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. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint.Repossession Licensing Requirements: Tow truck registration with the state required. All forms are printable and downloadable. Vsa98 REPOSSESSION OF VEHICLE TITLED OUT-OF-STATE (Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles). Repossession of Vehicle Titled Out-of-State. A writ of replevin is a prejudgment process ordering the seizure or attachment of alleged illegally taken or wrongfully withheld property. California Requirements. While repossession does not involve a formal process in court, replevin consists of getting the court to order the consumer to return the vehicle to the lender. In California, replevin cases are typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located or where the defendant resides.