1. (1) This rule designates the form of notice that must be submitted to DMV by an authority requested by a person to dispose of an abandoned vehicle appraised at a value of $1,000 or less and abandoned on private property under the provisions of ORS 819.280.

2. (2) For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:

   1. (a) "Authority" means a law enforcement or government agency authorized to dispose of an abandoned vehicle as described in ORS 819.140(1)(b) or (c).
   2. (b) "Appraiser” means a person who is the holder of a valid vehicle appraiser certificate issued under ORS 819.480.
   3. (c) "Dismantler" means a person who is the holder of a valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110.
3. (3) A completed and signed Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice (DMV Form 735-272) must be submitted to DMV by an authority when the authority chooses to dispose of an abandoned vehicle as described under section (1) of this rule.

4. (4) A Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice must include:

   1. (a) The name and address of the authority disposing of the vehicle;
   2. (b) The name and residence address of the person requesting the vehicle to be towed and disposed;
   3. (c) The vehicle identification number;
   4. (d) The registration plate number, if the registration plates are on the vehicle;
   5. (e) The appraised value of the vehicle; and
   6. (f) The appraiser’s certificate number and signature.

5. (5) DMV will not accept a Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice if the form:

   1. (a) Does not contain all of the information listed in section (4) of this rule;
   2. (b) Shows an appraised value of more than $1,000; or
   3. (c) Shows a form revision date before October 2008.
6. (6) DMV will accept an Abandoned Vehicle Certificate form if it has a revision date on or after October 2008.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 184.619, 802.010, 819.215 & 819.280

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 819.215 & 819.280

History

DMV 16-2025, amend filed 11/13/2025, effective 01/01/2026
DMV 9-2021, amend filed 05/14/2021, effective 05/14/2021
DMV 4-2006, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-06
DMV 32-2005(Temp), f. 12-14-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06 thru 6-29-06