Form BMV 4205. Unclaimed Motor Vehicle Affidavit for Tows Ordered by Law Enforcement, Dealer, or Repair Facility

Form BMV 4205 is the Unclaimed Motor Vehicle Affidavit for Tows Ordered by Law Enforcement, Dealer, or Repair Facility used by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). The main purpose of this form is to provide an affidavit for law enforcement agencies, dealers, or repair facilities that have towed and stored unclaimed motor vehicles.

The form typically consists of sections where the claimant provides their information, including their name, address, and relationship to the towed vehicle. There is also a section where the claimant provides details about the motor vehicle, including the make, model, year, and vehicle identification number (VIN). Additionally, the form may require information about the date of towing and the location of the storage facility.

The key fields in this form are the claimant's information, the details about the towed motor vehicle, and the information related to the towing and storage of the vehicle. These details are essential for documenting the claim and providing evidence of the lawfulness of the tow and storage.

When filling out the form, the claimant (law enforcement agency, dealer, or repair facility) should ensure that all information is accurately stated, and they provide the necessary details about the towed motor vehicle and the circumstances of the tow and storage. Additionally, they should provide any relevant supporting documents, such as the towing order or repair records, if required.

An example scenario for using Form BMV 4205 would be when a law enforcement agency tows and stores an abandoned or illegally parked vehicle. The law enforcement agency would complete this form, providing the necessary information about the vehicle, the towing order, and the location of the storage facility, and submit it to the BMV as part of the process to claim ownership of the unclaimed vehicle.

No additional documents are generally required to complete this form. However, the BMV may request additional documentation or verification to validate the claimant's right to the towed and stored motor vehicle.

Related forms or alternatives may include similar affidavit forms used by other state agencies or institutions for claiming ownership of unclaimed or abandoned property, including motor vehicles towed and stored by law enforcement, dealers, or repair facilities. The specific requirements and procedures may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the unclaimed property.