The Auto Repossessor(s) Designation Letter is a letter published by the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). In it, the president or owner of an auto repossession business doing business in Washington, DC lists the persons authorized to repossess automobiles for the creditor as a result of delinquent debts. On this page you can fill out the letter online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The original PDF is published by DLCP at dlcp.dc.gov.
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What is Auto Repossessor(s) Designation Letter – Washington, DC?
The Auto Repossessor(s) Designation Letter is a letter published by the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) in which the president or owner of an auto repossession business in Washington, DC names the persons authorized to repossess automobiles for the creditor.
The letter is addressed "To Whom It May Concern" and is written in the owner's voice. Its first paragraph states that the owner or president of the named auto repossession business, which is doing business in Washington, DC, is the only person authorized to act on behalf of a dealer, seller, sales finance company, or automobile repossession business to repossess automobiles for the creditor as a result of delinquent debts.
Its second paragraph then states that the persons listed below are authorized by that owner or president, again on behalf of the named business, to repossess automobiles for the creditor as a result of delinquent debts. The form has four numbered spaces for those persons, numbered 1 to 4.
The letter closes with the Signature of Owner/President and a Date. The form prints no form number or revision date, and the DLCP Helpline, (202) 671-4500, and dlcp.dc.gov appear at the foot of the page.
Who needs to file Auto Repossessor(s) Designation Letter – Washington, DC?
The main user is the president or owner of an auto repossession business doing business in Washington, DC. That person completes the letter, because the text is written in the first person ("I ... as president/owner of ...") and the signature block is headed Signature of Owner/President.
The people named on the four numbered lines do not complete the letter. They are the persons the owner authorizes to repossess automobiles for the creditor as a result of delinquent debts.
The first paragraph also sets the limit of the document: the owner or president is the only person authorized to act on behalf of a dealer, seller, sales finance company, or automobile repossession business to repossess automobiles. Other people are covered only when they are listed in the second paragraph by the owner.
The form does not describe a representative signing for the owner, so the signature line is for the owner or president of the business. For questions about the letter, the form points to the DLCP Helpline at (202) 671-4500 and to dlcp.dc.gov.
How to fill out Auto Repossessor(s) Designation Letter – Washington, DC
Enter the owner's name
In the first paragraph, after "I,", enter the name of the president or owner of the auto repossession business.
Enter the business name
On the line after "as president/owner of", enter the name of your auto repossession business, which does business in Washington, DC.
Repeat the owner and business names
In the second paragraph, enter your name after "authorized by me," and the business name after "as president/owner of". Keep both identical to the first paragraph.
List the authorized persons
Enter the name of each person you authorize to repossess automobiles for the creditor in the numbered spaces 1 to 4.
Sign as owner or president
Sign above the line headed Signature of Owner/President.
Enter the date
Write the date on the line below the signature.
Review and download the PDF
Check that both paragraphs name the same owner and business and that every authorized person is listed. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Auto Repossessor(s) Designation Letter – Washington, DC
The letter prints no mailing address, portal, office or deadline for delivery, so the form names no submission channel of its own. At its foot it gives the DLCP Helpline, (202) 671-4500, and the website dlcp.dc.gov; use them to confirm where and how DLCP or the creditor expects to receive the signed letter. Sign and date the completed letter before it is delivered. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the owner's or president's signature blank. The letter closes with a line headed Signature of Owner/President.
- Leaving out the date next to the signature.
- Naming the business differently in the first paragraph and in the second paragraph, where the business name is written again.
- Leaving the owner's name blank in either paragraph. The letter says "I" and then names the person who authorizes the listed repossessors.
- Listing authorized persons without using the numbered spaces 1 to 4 provided on the form.
- Having someone other than the owner or president sign. The signature block is for the Owner/President.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Auto Repossessor(s) Designation Letter?
It is a DLCP letter in which the president or owner of an auto repossession business doing business in Washington, DC names the persons authorized to repossess automobiles for the creditor as a result of delinquent debts. The owner signs and dates it.
Is this letter a DC business license?
No. The letter is the owner's statement naming authorized repossessors; it prints no license number and issues no license. For questions about DC licensing, the form points to the DLCP Helpline at (202) 671-4500 and to dlcp.dc.gov.
Who signs the Auto Repossessor(s) Designation Letter?
The owner or president of the auto repossession business signs. The signature block is headed Signature of Owner/President, and the letter is written in the first person as that person. The form prints no line for another signer.
How many repossessors can I list on the letter?
The form has four numbered spaces, 1 to 4, for the persons you authorize. Each is authorized by you, as president or owner, to repossess automobiles for the creditor as a result of delinquent debts.
Can I fill out the designation letter online?
Yes. You can complete the fillable PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not send the letter to DLCP; you deliver it through the agency's channels.
Where do I send the Auto Repossessor(s) Designation Letter?
The letter prints no address or portal. Call the DLCP Helpline at (202) 671-4500 or visit dlcp.dc.gov, both printed at the foot of the form, to confirm where the signed letter should go before you send it.
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