In California there is a complicated process that starts at the DMV, but in other states it requires (for those who do not foreclose liens through an administrative process such as California and the DMV) filing formal paperwork at the local court house to have the right to sell the car by statute enforced (either by private right or the sheriff). See www.gocapa.org for a non-profit in California that does it very cheaply and email WilliamFerreira@gocapa.org for more information.
In California the regualtions and statutes to file a automotive mechanics lien have changed over the past few years. In essence, an individual can not file a Lien, it can only be filed by a automotive repair or storage facility.The repair facility must have a Bureau of Automotive Repair license (BAR) and the possessory lien holder can use a service that is licensed as a Registration Service such as autolienservice.com.Copyright © 2026 eLLeNow.com All Rights Reserved.
