State Vehicle Lien Laws

Disclaimer: Laws change frequently. The information provided here is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current legislation. Always verify with your state's DMV or legal counsel before taking action.

Lien Laws by State

State Lien Period Notice Required DMV Notification Details
Alabama 30 days Certified mail to registered owner and l... 1 View Details
Alaska 30 days Certified mail to last known owner 1 View Details
Arizona 10 days Certified mail to owner and all lienhold... 1 View Details
Arkansas 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
California 15 days Certified mail per CVC 3068-3074 1 View Details
Colorado 30 days Certified mail to registered owner and l... 1 View Details
Connecticut 15 days Certified mail to owner with return rece... 1 View Details
Delaware 30 days Certified mail to last known owner 1 View Details
Florida 35 days Certified mail and HSMV 82139 form requi... 1 View Details
Georgia 30 days Certified or registered mail to owner 1 View Details
Hawaii 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Idaho 30 days Certified mail to owner and lienholders 1 View Details
Illinois 30 days Certified mail with return receipt reque... 1 View Details
Indiana 20 days Certified mail to owner and lienholders 1 View Details
Iowa 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Kansas 15 days Certified mail to owner and all lienhold... 1 View Details
Kentucky 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Louisiana 30 days Certified mail to last known owner 1 View Details
Maine 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Maryland 30 days Certified mail to owner and lienholders 1 View Details
Massachusetts 30 days Certified mail and court petition requir... 1 View Details
Michigan 20 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Minnesota 45 days Certified mail to owner and all lienhold... 1 View Details
Mississippi 30 days Certified mail to last known owner 1 View Details
Missouri 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Montana 30 days Certified mail to owner and lienholders 1 View Details
Nebraska 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Nevada 30 days Certified mail to owner and all lienhold... 1 View Details
New Hampshire 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
New Jersey 30 days Certified mail to owner and lienholders 1 View Details
New Mexico 30 days Certified mail to last known owner 1 View Details
New York 90 days Certified mail to owner and all lienhold... 1 View Details
North Carolina 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
North Dakota 30 days Certified mail to owner and lienholders 1 View Details
Ohio 15 days Certified mail to owner with return rece... 1 View Details
Oklahoma 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Oregon 30 days Certified mail to owner and all lienhold... 1 View Details
Pennsylvania 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Rhode Island 30 days Certified mail to last known owner 1 View Details
South Carolina 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
South Dakota 30 days Certified mail to owner and lienholders 1 View Details
Tennessee 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Texas 30 days Certified mail to owner and all lienhold... 1 View Details
Utah 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Vermont 30 days Certified mail to last known owner 1 View Details
Virginia 30 days Certified mail to registered owner and l... 1 View Details
Washington 30 days Certified mail to owner and all lienhold... 1 View Details
West Virginia 30 days Certified mail to registered owner 1 View Details
Wisconsin 30 days Certified mail to owner and lienholders 1 View Details
Wyoming 30 days Certified mail to last known owner 1 View Details