Iowa · Iowa Code — Motor Vehicles (Ch. 321, 321J)
Iowa Code (Motor Veh.) § 321.52: c.Withinthefourteen-dayperiod,thepersonwhowasissuedthejunkingcertificateand towhomthevehiclewastitledorassignedmaysurrendertothecountytreasurerthejunking certificate,andupontheperson’spaymentofappropriatefeesandtaxesandpaymentofany creditforannualregistrationfeesreceivedbythepersonforthevehicleunder
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This statute establishes procedures for junked vehicles: owners have 14 days to surrender junking certificates to obtain title certificates, with limited exceptions for good cause after that period. Insurers may obtain salvage certificates without surrendering original title documents after 30 days and documented contact attempts with previous owners and lienholders.
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