How to fill out the Michigan Repossession Certification Form Guide? 1. Gather all necessary vehicle and repossession details. 2.This certification is required when filing a title application for a repossessed vehicle, titled ORV, or titled watercraft, or a registration. 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. Who needs to fill out this form? Lenders, auction houses, and individuals involved in vehicle repossession must complete this form. A title determines vehicle ownership. When you buy or inherit a vehicle, the title must be transferred into your name to verify the ownership has passed. 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. Evidence of the lienholder's right to repossess the vehicle.