Under federal law, the state is required to report vehicles declared a total loss to the National Motor Vehicle Titling Information System(NMVTIS), a national database that protects purchasers of used cars from concealed vehicle histories nationwide.

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Completing the form will help the County of Maui to identify and document vehicles found in public areas.For damaged vehicles, the collected information will also help the County to best assist vehicle owners with their desired vehicle management options.

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Additionally, the timely work to clear and remove damaged and destroyed vehicles from the public right-of-way helps to prepare for other phases of recovery to begin.