Chapter 2. Supporting Documents Bankruptcies When an owner declares bankruptcy, a court may order the transfer of a vehicle as part of a bankruptcy settlement. To transfer ownership of a vehicle following a bankruptcy settlement, the following documents are required: * Certified copy of Court Appointment of Trustee * Court Order of sale of vehicle * Title assigned by trustee Seizures by the Government Local, state or federal government agencies may seize a vehicle and transfer ownership through a judicial process or by statute. The following documents are required to initiate the transfer of ownership: * A document on official government letterhead or a copy of the court order. Either must cite the statute that relates to or governs the seizure of the vehicle * Transfer of ownership documented on official government letterhead 11/15