Commercial Liens

How and When to File a Commercial Lien

Effective June 30, 2025, the Warehouse Lien Act was repealed and replaced by the Commercial Liens Act. New procedures and rules are now in effect:

Scenario:

You have performed the repair work on the vehicle as authorized by the registered owner of the vehicle, or some authorized person on behalf of the registered owner, preferably via a signature or otherwise properly documented on the work order.

To request a lien registration, please complete and submit the following:

Contact person's phone number
Contact person's email address
How long would you like to register this lien for, in years? (Cost is $12.50 for the first year + $5/each additional year. Maximum 25 years)
Please indicate whether the secured party is a business or an individual