I certify that I, or the firm, company, or corporation I am authorized to represent, am the legal owner within the meaning of California Vehicle Code. This is called vehicle repossession.If your car is repossessed, you must act quickly to get it back. If you don't make your car payments on time, your lender might have the right to take your car without going to court or telling you first. The first step is to fill out an FTC Fraud Affidavit, from the Federal Trade Commission website. Seeking a fillable Repo Order Form? Try our online editor for PDF files and fill this form out in a flash. When someone takes out an auto loan, they grant the lender a "security interest," otherwise known as a lien, on the vehicle. Within a few days you should get a Notice of Intent to Sell Repossessed Vehicle in the mail. This is sometimes called an "NOI.