Oklahoma § 47-965 - Notification of law enforcement after repossession
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 47-965 — Notification of law enforcement after repossession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-965. Notification of law enforcement after repossession
Any wrecker or towing service that repossesses a vehicle at the
request of the lienholder of record shall, within two (2) hours of
the time the vehicle is repossessed, notify either the local law
enforcement authority or sheriff’s office of the county where the
vehicle was located. The wrecker or towing service operator shall
furnish the law enforcement agency with information concerning the
tow including, but not limited to, a description of the vehicle, the
physical address or approximate location of where the vehicle was
repossessed, the name of the owner of the vehicle and the name of
the lienholder of the vehicle. The wrecker or towing service
operator shall further be required to provide to the law enforcement
agency the name, address and business telephone number of the
wrecker or towing service provider.
Added by Laws 2010, c. 39, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 47-965
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 47-965 cover?
Section 47-965 ("Notification of law enforcement after repossession") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 47-965?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 47-965 apply to my situation?
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