Abandoned vehicle steps
Pick your state: pick your state and whether the vehicle is on public or private property to see the usual steps, timelines and official links.
Choose a state to see the rules we verified and official links. Or search your city, county or ZIP.
How to use it
Start with your state, then choose whether the vehicle is on public or private property. Those two paths often use different offices, different notices and different timelines.
Use the results as a starting point, not the final word. Before you tow, report, post notice or apply for title, confirm the latest rules with the official office shown in your results.
Read How to report an abandoned car and Someone left a car on my property: what can I do?, browse every state page, or search your city, county or ZIP.