Indiana Petition for Ownership
About this form
The Petition for Ownership is a legal document used to request a court order to establish the ownership of a specific vehicle. This form is essential for individuals who need to obtain a title for a vehicle when ownership is disputed or when they cannot locate the previous owner. It outlines the details necessary to present your claim to the court, ensuring that your rights to the vehicle are formally recognized.
Key components of this form
- Petitioner's name and contact information.
- Details of the vehicle, including year, make, model, and VIN number.
- Evidence of prior ownership, including title search and bill of sale.
- Documentation showing attempts to contact the previous owner.
- Date of submission and petitioner's signature.
When to use this form
This form is typically used when you have purchased a vehicle, but the title is either lost or held by a former owner who cannot be contacted. It is also applicable in cases of inherited vehicles where the previous owner's title has not been transferred or when you need to establish ownership due to a dispute over the vehicle's title.
Who needs this form
- Individuals seeking legal recognition of vehicle ownership.
- People who have lost or cannot obtain a vehicle title from the previous owner.
- Those who have acquired a vehicle through purchase or inheritance and need to clarify ownership.
Instructions for completing this form
- Identify yourself as the petitioner and provide your contact information.
- Fill in the details of the vehicle, including its year, make, model, and VIN.
- Gather and attach any evidence of prior ownership, such as a bill of sale or title search results.
- Document your attempts to contact the previous owner and include relevant proof.
- Sign and date the petition to submit it to the court.
Notarization guidance
This form does not typically require notarization unless specified by local law. Check with your local court for any additional requirements regarding notarization.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to provide complete details about the vehicle, such as the VIN.
- Not attaching supporting documentation for ownership claims.
- Overlooking signatures or dates on the petition.
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Adding/Removing Owner(s) To add another owner to the title of a vehicle or watercraft, you must apply for a new title by completing an Application for Certificate of Title For A Vehicle - State Form 205, or an Application for Certificate of Watercraft Title ? State Form 38529, and returning the form to a branch.
If the vehicle is abandoned, you must meet the requirements of Indiana Code 9-22. This consists of proof of delivery of a certified letter or a certificate of mailing if the vehicle is worth under $1,000 to the vehicle owner and lienholder (if applicable).
611-203 of the Revised Code. Indiana Code (IC) 9-13-2-1 states that a vehicle is considered abandoned if it is: Located on public property illegally; or. Left on public property without being moved for twenty-four (24) hours; or.
Application for Certificate of Title for a Vehicle ? State Form 205 Affidavit of Ownership for a Vehicle - State Form 23037 Bill of Sale. Must include the vehicle year, make, VIN, seller, purchaser, purchase price, and purchase date.
If you are unable to establish ownership through any one of the available BMV title application processes, you must obtain a court order. Once you have received the court order, you may apply for a certificate of title through the BMV.
Customers may use a bill of sale to transfer vehicle ownership in very limited circumstances as outlined below. A bill of sale cannot be used to transfer vehicle ownership for a vehicle that requires a certificate of title by law.
A bill of sale cannot be used to transfer vehicle ownership for a vehicle that requires a certificate of title by law.
If you are unable to establish ownership through any one of the available BMV title application processes, you must obtain a court order. Once you have received the court order, you may apply for a certificate of title through the BMV.
