77847146.2-1206Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Motor VehiclesOperationAbandoned, Immobilized, Unattended And Trespassing Vehicles; ParkingAbandoned VehiclesSurrender of certificate of title, etc., where motor vehicle acquired for demolition; records to be kept by demolisher or scrap metal processor1968, c. 421, § 46.1-555.8; 1989, c. 727; 2009, c. 664; 2012, cc. 803, 835.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/46.2-1206/46.2-1608Maintenance and contents of records/46.2-1608//46.2-1206/46.2/III/12/1/46.2-120646.2-160846.2-1608.146.2-600No demolisher or scrap metal processor who purchases or otherwise acquires a motor vehicle for wrecking, dismantling, or demolition shall be required to obtain a certificate of title for the motor vehicle in his own name. After the motor vehicle has been demolished, processed, or changed so that it physically is no longer a motor vehicle, the demolisher or scrap metal processor shall surrender to the Department for cancellation the certificate of title, Vehicle Removal Certificate, properly executed vehicle disposition history, or sales receipt from a foreign jurisdiction for the vehicle. The Department shall issue the appropriate forms for the surrender of sales receipts, certificates of title, vehicle disposition histories, and vehicle removal certificates.Demolishers and scrap metal processors shall keep accurate and complete records, in accordance with § 46.2-1608, of all motor vehicles purchased or received by them in the course of their business. Demolishers and scrap metal processors shall also collect and verify:section1 One of the ownership or possession documents set out in this section following verification of its accuracy;section222 The license plate number of the vehicle that delivered the motor vehicle or scrap.section442In addition, a photocopy or electronic copy of the appropriate ownership document or a Vehicle Removal Certificsection1