CA DMV Form REG 659. Application for Authorization to Continue Lien Sale After Unsuccessful Service

The Application for Authorization to Continue Lien Sale After Unsuccessful Service, REG 659, is used after an unsuccessful service of the notice of pending lien sale of a vehicle valued at $4000 or less. The notice of pending lien sale is sent to the registered owner(s), legal owner/lienholder, if any, other known interested parties, and the DMV prior to the lien sale.

If the initial attempt to serve the notice of pending lien sale is unsuccessful, the lienholder can fill out the REG 659 form to request authorization to continue with the lien sale process. This form requires the lienholder to provide details of the unsuccessful service attempt, such as the date, time, and method used for service.

It is important to accurately complete this form and provide any supporting documentation related to the unsuccessful service attempt. The completed application must be submitted to the DMV for review and approval.

An example scenario where this form may be used is if the lienholder attempted to serve the notice of pending lien sale to the registered owner but was unable to reach them or deliver the notice successfully. In such cases, the lienholder can apply for authorization to continue with the lien sale process by submitting the REG 659 form.

An alternative form that may be related to this is the REG 166, Application for Transfer Without Probate. This form is used when transferring ownership of a vehicle without going through probate, such as in cases where the registered owner has passed away, and there is no surviving joint owner or beneficiary designated on the title. However, the REG 166 form is not specifically designed for lien sales after an unsuccessful service attempt.