Yes. Mobile notary service provides on-site coordination at Las Vegas area tow yards and auction facilities for title transfers, bills of sale, and Nevada DMV VP-136 power of attorney forms. Tow yard notarization eliminates 3-4 hours of travel time and prevents $80-150 daily storage fee accumulation at facilities throughout North Las Vegas and Henderson.

Auction buyers frequently need immediate notarization for title transfers, bills of sale, and power of attorney forms to complete purchases and arrange vehicle transport same-day. Tow yard customers require notarized release authorizations and lien satisfaction documents for impound retrieval without leaving the facility to locate notary services.

🚗 Common Tow Yard & Auction Scenarios:

• IAA and Manheim auction buyer title transfer documentation
• Non-owner vehicle release authorization letters at impound facilities
• VP-136 power of attorney for third-party vehicle retrieval
• Bill of sale execution for lien sale auction purchases
• Hold harmless agreements for disputed ownership releases

⏱️ Same-Day Coordination Benefits:

• 30-60 minute arrival time at most Clark County facilities
• Prevents additional daily storage fees ($80-150/day)
• Coordinates with facility operating hours and auction schedules

Related Questions

• How do I release my vehicle from a Las Vegas tow yard?
• What are VP-136 power of attorney notarization requirements?
• What documents need notarization at auto auctions?

No. In Nevada, a primary residence is protected as a single homestead. A married couple should typically complete one Declaration of Homestead listing the owners as they appear on title, then sign before a notary using an acknowledgment. The Clark County Recorder records the single document for the property; filing two separate declarations can create confusion in the public record.

We help spouses complete, notarize, and prepare the form for recording across Cadence, MacDonald Ranch, Peccole Ranch, and Canyon Gate. Related services: Trusts and Estate Documents, Affidavits, and Real Estate Closing Notarization.

Yes. Nevada law (NRS 108.270) requires you to send certified mail, return receipt requested, to both the registered owner AND all lienholders shown on the DMV title record. Missing either notification invalidates your entire VP-147 lien sale process, even if you properly notified the owner. This is the number one reason auction houses reject VP-147 submissions from tow operators.

The confusion is understandable. A former tow operator explains on automotive forums: "Tow company has to send 3 certified letters to both the titled owner and the lien holder over about 6 week period before they can lien sale the vehicle." But what happens when the lienholder is a bank that merged, went out of business, or has an outdated address on the DMV record?

📋 Nevada's Dual Notification Requirement Explained:

• Registered owner notification: Required because they own the vehicle subject to the lien. Must use address from DMV registration records, even if you know it's outdated
• Lienholder notification: Required because they have a secured interest in the vehicle. The lender loaned money against the vehicle and has first rights to any sale proceeds
• Multiple lienholders: If DMV records show two lienholders (first lien and second lien), you must notify both separately
• Timing: Send both certified letters on the same day; the 30-day waiting period runs from the date of mailing

⚠️ What If You Can't Find Current Lienholder Information? If the lienholder on DMV records is a bank that no longer exists (merged, acquired, or failed), you have several options:

• Research the successor bank: Wells Fargo acquired Wachovia, Chase acquired WaMu, etc. Send certified mail to the current entity at their registered agent address
• Contact Nevada DMV Title Research: They can sometimes provide updated lienholder contact information for lien sale purposes ($15 title search fee)
• Document your good-faith effort: Keep records of your research attempts (internet searches, phone calls to bank customer service, successor bank inquiries). If certified mail returns undeliverable, this documentation supports your VP-147
• Consider legal consultation: For high-value vehicles or complex lien situations, consult an attorney before proceeding with lien sale. Wrongful sale to a vehicle with valid lien = potential lawsuit

💡 The Most Common Mistake: Tow operators send certified mail only to the registered owner, assuming the bank "knows" the vehicle was towed because the owner stopped making payments. Wrong. The lienholder must receive independent notification of the impending lien sale. Without proof of certified mail to the lienholder (green return receipt or returned undeliverable envelope), your notarized VP-147 affidavit will be rejected by Pahrump auctions, Copart, IAA, and DMV during title transfer processing.

🏢 We provide on-site VP-147 notarization at tow yards throughout Aliante, North Las Vegas, and Clark County. During your notarization appointment, we can review your certified mail documentation to ensure both owner and lienholder notifications are properly documented before you sign the affidavit under oath.

Related Questions

• What if certified mail comes back undeliverable or refused? Can I still do lien sale?
• After lien sale, do I owe the owner or bank any excess money from the auction?
• Who at my tow company can sign VP-147? Manager or owner only?