“Motor Vehicle Crusher” means any person, firm, or corporation engaged in whole or in part in the business of purchasing and crushing or compacting motor vehicles and selling the crushed or compacted vehicle for scrap.

Must first obtain a Motor Vehicle Crusher’s license from the Louisiana Recreational and Used Motor Vehicle Commission.  Requirements and application.

Vehicle acquired from individual:  Individual must deliver properly assigned title documentation to the Motor Vehicle Crusher.  Motor Vehicle Crusher must submit a CRUSHED VEHICLE AFFIDAVIT to the Office of Motor Vehicles.  Disposal of Junk Vehicles

Vehicle received from Insurance Company:  Insurance companies who have settled claims from Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, must within (30) days of crushing the vehicle submit a CRUSHED VEHICLE AFFIDAVIT along with a proof of loss statement to the Office of Motor Vehicles.   For financed vehicles a lien release is required.   www.dps.state.la.us/omv/katrinacrushaff.pdf  

Vehicle acquired through Towing and Recovery Statutory Requirements: Owner/Operator must follow Towing and Recovery requirements to obtain ownership of vehicle by the issuance of a Permit to Sell, or Permit to Dismantle prior to crushing and submitting a CRUSHED VEHICLE AFFIDAVIT. (See attached Disposal of Junk Vehicle policy).    Office of Motor Vehicles Policy and Procedure, Section IV, Policy #20.00 for Permit to Sell, Policy #33.00 for Permit to Dismantle Vehicle, Application for Permit to Dismantle Vehicle, and Policy #20.05 for Disposal of Junk Vehicles.

Vessels (Boats and/or Motors) acquired from individuals:  Individual must deliver the registration form as proof of ownership, properly assigned to the Motor Vehicle Crusher.  Motor Vehicle Crusher must submit to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on their letterhead, a list of all vessels being crushed, with a minimum of the year, make, model, and hull identification number along with documented proof of ownership.  www.wlf.state.la.us

Vessels (Boats and/or Motors) acquired from Insurance Company:   Insurance Company must provide Motor Vehicle Crusher with a proof of loss form.  Motor Vehicle Crusher must submit to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on their letterhead, a list of all vessels being crushed, with a minimum of the year, make, model, and hull identification number along with documented proof of ownership/release to insurance company.  www.wlf.state.la.us

Motor Vehicle Crusher must maintain records of all vehicles and vessels acquired and/or crushed for at least three years from the date acquired and/or crushed.  Such records to include but not limited to year, make, model, body style, vehicle identification number, hull identification number, date purchased, purchaser’s name, address, date sold, seller’s name and address, and copies front and back of title documentation. www.lrumvc.louisiana.gov/laws.htm requirements to keep records.