Abandoned Vehicles
- What are some of the significant things I need to know about the abandoned vehicle or vessel law?
- When is a vehicle or vessel considered abandoned?
- What is a custodian?
- How can I have an abandoned vehicle or vessel removed from my property?
- Can I claim ownership of an abandoned vehicle or vessel left on my property?
- Are the police required to tag a vehicle or vessel before it is removed?
- Can I be ticketed for abandoning a vehicle or vessel?
- What can I do if I receive a ticket for littering of a vehicle or vessel?
- Why did I receive a notice of abandonment after my vehicle or vessel was in a crash?
- What can I do if I believe that my vehicle or vessel was wrongfully declared abandoned or that I am being overcharged for the towing and storage fees?
- How can I claim or redeem my vehicle or vessel once it is declared abandoned?
- What is a VIN, HIN, or serial number and where can I find it if I do not have the vehicle or vessel?
- What happens if I do not redeem my vehicle or vessel?
- What if I am unable to redeem my vehicle or vessel within 20 days due to illness, incarceration, or other issues?
- Why am I receiving an abandoned vehicle or vessel notice for a vehicle or vessel I have sold, traded in to a dealership, or donated to charity? And, what should I do?
- If my vehicle or vessel is titled or registered in another state or country and abandoned in Michigan, will I receive a notice of abandonment from the Secretary of State?
