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Because once the car is repossessed the recovery firm requires no contact with the debtee,more of a policy to relinquish the plates to the dmv rather than risk confrontation with the debtee.

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A repo man may surrender plates to the DMV if the vehicle they have repossessed is not roadworthy or if the owner has not maintained the required auto insurance. Surrendering the plates ensures that the vehicle cannot be driven illegally.

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Can a repo agent keep the plates from a car even when it has been paid for and returned?

Call your state DMV for state specific advice. Maybe the repoman just doesnt know the law. What don't call a local attorney?????..No they cannot keep your plates!!!!!!! Report the plates as stolen to the police and sue the LENDER in court.They are not allowed to keep your plates under any circumstances. A repo guy who doesn't know the law......... imagine that??????


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