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Yes, you can proceed with VP-147 lien sale even if certified mail returns as "undeliverable," "attempted - not known," or "refused." Nevada law requires you to attempt proper notification at the DMV-registered address, but you're not responsible if the owner moved without updating their address or refuses to accept the letter. The key is documenting your good-faith notification attempt.

This is the second most discussed lien sale question on automotive forums and r/legaladvice. Tow operators panic when certified mail comes back weeks after sending, thinking the entire lien sale process must start over. That's not correct. What matters is that you sent notification to the correct address on file with Nevada DMV at the time you mailed it.

📋 How to Document Undeliverable Certified Mail for VP-147:

• Keep the returned envelope: The envelope with USPS markings showing "undeliverable," "moved - no forwarding address," "refused," or "unclaimed" is your proof of notification attempt
• Keep the certified mail receipt: The green receipt showing you sent certified mail on [date] to [address from DMV records]
• Make copies for your VP-147 packet: Include copies of both the receipt and the returned envelope with your notarized VP-147 when submitting to auction or DMV
• Note the return date on your VP-147: In the notification section, write "Certified mail sent [date], returned undeliverable [date] - proof attached"

⚠️ Critical Distinction - Undeliverable vs. Never Sent: Nevada courts and DMV distinguish between "mail returned undeliverable" (proper notification attempt) and "mail never sent" (no notification attempt). If you skip certified mail entirely and claim the owner "couldn't be found," your VP-147 will be rejected and you could face liability for wrongful sale. But if you can prove you sent certified mail to the DMV-registered address and USPS returned it undeliverable, you've met Nevada's notification requirement.

💡 The 30-Day Waiting Period Starts When You Mail It: Confusion exists about when the clock starts. The 30-day waiting period begins on the date you send certified mail, not when it's delivered or returned. Example: You mail certified letters on May 1st to owner and lienholder. Owner's letter is delivered May 4th (signed green card returned). Lienholder's letter returns undeliverable May 8th. You can still proceed with lien sale on June 1st (30 days after May 1st mailing date) because you attempted notification to both parties.

🏢 Real-World Example from Las Vegas Tow Yard: Tow company in Boca Park area towed abandoned vehicle from apartment complex. DMV records showed owner at an address in Henderson. Certified mail sent September 1st, returned "moved - no forwarding address" September 9th. Tow company kept the returned envelope, waited until October 2nd (31 days after mailing), then had VP-147 notarized at their facility. Auction accepted the vehicle because notification attempt was properly documented. The vehicle sold, title transferred to buyer with no issues.

⚠️ When Undeliverable Mail Becomes a Problem: If certified mail to the lienholder (bank) returns undeliverable AND you cannot locate the bank through research (merger, acquisition, failure), consult an attorney before proceeding. While owner notification can be satisfied with undeliverable mail, lienholder notification may require additional steps if the lien is recent and valuable.

Related Questions

• Do I need to notify both the owner AND the lienholder for VP-147?
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• How many certified letters do I actually need to send for Nevada VP-147?

Bills of sale, vehicle title transfers, Nevada DMV Form VP-136 power of attorney, and VP-221 secure power of attorney require notarization at Las Vegas auto auctions including IAA, Copart, and Manheim facilities. Mobile notary service provides same-day on-site coordination at auction facilities throughout North Las Vegas and Henderson, eliminating delays and additional storage fees.

Auction buyers purchasing vehicles at IAA Hollywood Boulevard, Copart NV-57 Lamb Boulevard, Copart NV-133 Clayton Street, and Manheim Nevada Gowan Road locations frequently need notarized documentation to complete purchases and arrange transport. Most auction facilities require buyers to complete title work within three to five business days to avoid storage fees averaging forty to seventy-five dollars per day.

📋 Common Auction Documents Requiring Notarization:

• Bill of Sale for auction purchase transactions and out-of-state buyer requirements
• Nevada title transfers when seller signature requires notarial acknowledgment
• VP-136 Power of Attorney authorizing agents to retrieve vehicles and sign DMV documents
• VP-221 Secure Power of Attorney for dealer title work when original title unavailable
• Odometer disclosure affidavits for late-model vehicle purchases
• Corporate resolutions authorizing company representatives to purchase auction vehicles

🚗 Facility-Specific Notarization Needs:

• IAA Las Vegas primarily processes insurance total loss vehicles requiring bills of sale and VP-136 forms
• Copart facilities serve salvage and repairable vehicle buyers needing title transfers and secure POA VP-221
• Manheim Nevada dealer-only auctions require corporate resolutions and dealer authorization documents

Related Questions

• Can I get same-day notary at Copart and IAA?
• Do dealers need mobile notary at Manheim?
• What are VP-136 notarization requirements?