North Dakota Department of Transportation · North Dakota state form
SFN 2880 Repossession Affidavit
Use SFN 2880 to certify that a vehicle was legally repossessed after the registered owner defaulted on contract payments and apply for a certificate of title.
- What this form is
- SFN 2880 is a repossession affidavit from the North Dakota Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. The applicant provides vehicle, registered-owner, lienholder, and repossession details, then certifies legal entitlement to possession and the reason for repossession. The form is filed to obtain a certificate of title. An authorized agent signs before a notary public or authorized officer, who completes the acknowledgment.
- Who needs it
- A lienholder or authorized agent seeking a certificate of title for a vehicle repossessed after the registered owner defaulted on contract payments.
- Why it needs a notary
- The authorized agent’s signature must be notarized or acknowledged before an authorized officer. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete the affidavit and send it to the Motor Vehicle Division, North Dakota Department of Transportation, 608 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505-0780.
Questions
Who uses SFN 2880?
A lienholder or authorized agent uses SFN 2880 to certify that a vehicle was legally repossessed after the registered owner defaulted on contract payments and to apply for a certificate of title.
Does SFN 2880 need to be notarized?
Yes. The authorized agent must sign before a notary public or authorized officer. Online notarization is available with a commissioned online notary.
Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
The form lists the Motor Vehicle Division, North Dakota Department of Transportation, at 608 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505-0780.