5 Highlights of Our Automotive Mechanic's Lien Services
An automotive mechanic's lien is a possessory lien under ORS 87.152 that gives qualified vehicle service businesses a legal claim against a vehicle for unpaid labor, materials, transportation, storage, care, or other authorized services.
Lien validation before filing
We review the repair order, invoice, VIN, possession status, storage fee history, and Oregon lien rules to confirm whether the ORS 87.152 lien process applies.
DMV vehicle record retrieval
Auto Lien Service obtains official DMV vehicle record information so the registered owner, legal owner, security interest holder, and certificate of title details match the foreclosure notice.
Compliant foreclosure notice
We prepare and serve required notices by first-class, registered, or certified mail as applicable and maintain proof of mailing for contested or audited claims.
Storage fee documentation
We calculate and document storage fees under the applicable agreement and Oregon lien rules while tracking notice and foreclosure deadlines that affect the enforceability of the claim.
Auction and Form 735-520 support
We schedule public auction dates, publish or post notices as required, and help document the sale, proceeds, buyer information, and Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure.
Why Choose Our Automotive Mechanic's Lien Service
An automotive mechanic's lien is a detailed legal foreclosure and enforcement process, and Auto Lien Service handles it with accuracy, speed, and practical industry knowledge. We work with repair shops, garagemen, towing companies acting at the owner’s request, storage yards, and auto service professionals that need a trusted lien service for delinquent invoices and unpaid vehicle service charges.
Prevent Common Filing Errors
Our qualified team reviews each claim before we prepare notices, document the foreclosure, or schedule a sale. That review protects your business from common defects, including wrong owner details, unsupported storage fees, late notice, missing proof of mailing, incomplete VIN records, and invalid auction publication or posting.
Experience a Clear Lien Process
Auto Lien Service gives you a clear process. Our professional automotive mechanic's lien services help you recover unpaid labor, parts, transportation, towing performed at the owner’s request, and storage fees while maintaining the records Oregon DMV requires for possessory lien vehicles.
Receive Reliable Support
Clients choose us for affordable mechanic's lien support, reliable communication, expert document handling, and top-rated service standards for Oregon vehicle lien processing.
Signs You Need an Automotive Mechanic's Lien
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A customer approved repairs but hasn’t paid the invoice: Your repair shop completed labor, installed parts, issued an invoice, and retained possession of the vehicle.
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A vehicle remains after authorized towing or storage: Your towing company or storage facility received a vehicle at the request of the owner or lawful possessor, and authorized towing or storage charges remain unpaid.
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Storage fees are growing and deadlines are approaching: Oregon lien rules impose notice and foreclosure requirements that depend on the applicable lien facts.
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You need to sell the vehicle at public auction: A public auction requires compliant notices, proof of mailing, proper sale notice, and sale records.
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The vehicle has a legal owner or prior security interest on the title: A certificate of title may show a legal owner, security interest holder, or other encumbrance.
Our Automotive Mechanic’s Lien Process
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Submit Your Mechanic's Lien Documents: Provide your repair order, invoice, VIN, possession date, storage records, authorization records, and related vehicle documents through our intake process.
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We Review the Claim and Send Notices: Auto Lien Service checks the vehicle record, ORS 87.152 eligibility, charges, and Oregon notice requirements, then prepares and documents required notices to the owner and recorded security interest holders.
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Complete the Lien Resolution: We coordinate the required public auction steps and prepare the sale records and Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure, Form 735-520, that the buyer may use with an Oregon title application.
Oraganizations and Brands We Work With
Our mechanic's lien service is supported by trusted records, mailing, valuation, documentation, and auction resources that help verify vehicle ownership and protect the lien file. Auto Lien Service uses professional tools and recognized names to keep lien processing accurate, traceable, and safe.
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Oregon DMV
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United States Postal Service
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USPS Certified Mail
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NMVTIS
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CARFAX
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Kelley Blue Book
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J.D. Power
These forms, brands, and platforms help us verify VIN data, review vehicle information, estimate fair market value, prepare foreclosure notices, track certified mail, store proof of mailing, and maintain clean records for each mechanic's lien claim.
Start Your Lien Process Today!
Auto Lien Service is ready to resolve your Oregon vehicle lien now, whether you are a repair shop with an unpaid bill, a towing company with an abandoned vehicle, or a private party who needs a clean title.
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Every day you wait is a day your lien deadline moves closer. Oregon law sets strict timeframes for lien notices and filings. Missing those windows can void your claim entirely.
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FAQs on Automotive Mechanic's Lien Services
What is a mechanic's lien? An Oregon automotive mechanic's lien is a possessory lien under ORS 87.152 that may let a mechanic, repair shop, garage keeper, storage provider, or other qualified service provider claim an interest in a vehicle when authorized charges remain unpaid.
When should I start a lien? You should start the lien review when the invoice is delinquent, the vehicle remains in your possession, and the owner or lawful possessor hasn’t paid the authorized charges.
Why do DMV records matter? DMV records identify the registered owner, legal owner, recorded security interest holders, title status, and VIN details. Correct interest-holder information protects the notice and foreclosure sale process.
How does a mechanic's lien work? We review your documents, verify the vehicle record, document the charges, serve required notices, maintain proof of mailing, coordinate the public auction, and prepare Form 735-520 for the buyer’s title application.
Can a lien be contested? Yes. Owners or security interest holders can dispute the charges, authorization, notice, possession, storage fees, or sale procedure. Accurate records help defend the lien.
Does every unpaid or abandoned vehicle use Form 735-520? No. Form 735-520 applies to a possessory lien created under ORS 87.152 for authorized labor, materials, transportation, storage, care, or services. Vehicles removed from private property, parking facilities, or government custody may require a different Oregon possessory lien form and workflow.