A repossession affidavit is a legal statement filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles when you repossess a car from a customer. This document provides details about the repossession such as why and how the vehicle was repossessed. It also informs government authorities that the vehicle has been repossessed.
The exact number of missed payments before a car is repossessed can vary, depending on the lender. Generally, however, after two or three consecutive missed payments, the lender may begin the repossession process.