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Typical Reasons for Incomplete Transactions

  • Altered Bill of Sale- ABS
  • No Occupancy Permit/Business License/Tax Registration- OBT
  • Incorrect/No Insurance Info- III
  • Unsigned Application- UA
  • Incorrect Check Amount- ICA
  • Missing Power of Attorney- MPA
  • No Lien Contract/Lease Agreement- LCA
  • Altered/Unacceptable Documentation- AUD
  • No Transmittal Sheet Reflecting VIN- TRA
  • No Copy of Driver License/Non-Driver ID Card- DLI
  • Non-Corresponding Documents (Documents must have matching names, addresses, VINs, etc.) - NCD