Virginia § 46.2-1202.1 - Vehicle Removal Certificates

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-1202.1 — Vehicle Removal Certificates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 46.2-1202.1. Vehicle Removal Certificates

The person in possession of an abandoned vehicle shall obtain from the Department in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner, a Vehicle Removal Certificate at no fee. If the Department finds no record for the vehicle, the vehicle may then be sold or transferred to a licensee or a scrap metal processor, as defined in § 46.2-1600. Upon such sale or transfer, the completed Vehicle Removal Certificate and receipt produced pursuant to § 46.2-1202 shall be given to the licensee or scrap metal processor.

2009, c. 664; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 374.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-1202.1

What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-1202.1 cover?

Section 46.2-1202.1 ("Vehicle Removal Certificates") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 46.2-1202.1?

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Is this the official text of Virginia law?

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How does Virginia § 46.2-1202.1 apply to my situation?

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