No. You do not have to complete or mail an Abandoned Vehicle - Bill of Sale form (TR-52L) to the vehicle owner. Since the law requires that unregistered, abandoned and/or scrap vehicles be disposed of within 24 hours after taking the vehicle into custody, you must complete the Certificate of Scrapping form (TR-208). However, notice is not sent to an owner.

One of the major goals of the new Abandoned Vehicle law is to reduce the workload for law enforcement agencies. Within seven days after you enter the vehicle into LEIN, the Secretary of State will send the completed TR-52E Notice of Abandonment to the vehicle owner and any secured parties. A Bill of Sale TR-52L is sent to you.

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