HB4984 - Vehicle Liens-Enforcement Summary

• Requires the Secretary of State to provide written explanation and supporting proof when refusing to issue a certificate of title for vehicles sold at public auction under the Labor and Storage Lien Act, Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act, or Sale of Unclaimed Property Act

• Establishes 30-day deadline for the Secretary of State to either issue a certificate of title or notify the applicant of refusal for vehicles sold at public auction under the three specified lien acts

• Allows lienholders to enforce liens on motor vehicles 16 days after completion of labor/services/storage or 16 days after agreed redemption date, instead of the standard 90-day period

• Requires certified mail notice to all lienholders before enforcing liens on motor vehicles, with notice containing owner name, lienholder names, vehicle identification information, and amount due

• Limits lienholder claims to reasonable fees not exceeding customary charges and restricts storage fee liability to 15 days maximum; lienholders must provide documentation and forfeit vehicle interest if not claimed within 30 days of notice