For claimants (body shops, auto dealerships, storage facilities, etc.):
- Allows for verification of vehicle information prior to confirming receipt of vehicle
- Allows for paperless receipt of vehicle by scanning a QR code using a smart phone
DropClaim—a secure, paperless compliance tool for California tow operators and businesses taking possession of towed vehicles.
Assembly Bill 1222 requires specific documentation and record keeping between a towing company and any business such as a dealership, body shop or mechanic that takes possession of towed vehicles. Tow operators must document specific information about each vehicle towed, the towing company, the tow truck driver, and the drop-off location. Businesses receiving vehicles must affirm receipt of each vehicle and maintain the documentation once the vehicle is claimed.
DropClaim, a cost-effective, paperless system for both the tow operator and the claimant that offers a simple solution to comply with the law and avoid penalties. DropClaim is a web-based mobile app that allows for the secure transmission and storage of personal information between parties affected by AB1222, and maintains documentation of all dropped and claimed vehicles online, for the required three-year period.