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Florida Repo Laws - Repossession Laws
Because the Repo Laws - Repossession Laws may change from time to time, please check the Florida Courts website for updated and complete Repo Laws - Repossession Laws in Florida.
Repo Laws - Repossession Laws in Florida:
Where do I refer to for Title or License Registration? For state Title and License Information, refer to:
Florida Division of Motor Vehicles Neil Kirkman Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Telephone: (904) 488-3881
Fee for search of records: $1.00. Shown on title held by lienholder.
Recording Requirements:
Per the
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
adopted in January, 1967, must be
recorded with Clerk of Circuit Court
where property is first located.
As per the UCC, repossession is
allowed and permitted as long as it
is peaceful.
Debtor can redeem only prior to sale
or foreclosure by payment of entire
balance.
Confession of judgment invalid in
foreclosure proceedings. Court can
enter deficiency judgment.
Sworn notice of lien must be filed
with Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
and will appear on title in lieu of
general recording statute. Title must be reduced to lienholder's name.
Documents Required for Liquidation: All Florida titles must be converted to lienholder's name. Some out of state repossession affidavits are accepted..
Plates: Remain with the owner / debtor.
All recovery requirements and fees are current as of 2002.
RepoLaws.info does not warrant the accuracy of these Repo Laws - Repossession Laws or recovery requirements. The Repo Laws - Repossession Laws or recovery requirements listed on RepoLaws.info are only a starting point for reference, and are not meant to be legal advice or a replacement for legal console. Please consult a repo company in your area, county, or state if you have any questions about repossession there. |