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VIRP 18.135: Storage Lien Limitation (VC §22851)

Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 18.135 (Storage Lien Limitation (VC §22851)) covers the maximum number of days for a storage lien on a vehicle placed in storage by a law enforcement agency is 60 days. The storage lien may be extended to a period not exceeding 120 days if an application for lien sale is submitted: Within 15 days from the date the lien arises…. Part of Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • The maximum number of days for a storage lien on a vehicle placed in storage by a law enforcement agency is 60 days.
  • The storage lien may be extended to a period not exceeding 120 days if an application for lien sale is submitted: Within 15 days from the date the lien arises….
  • Within 30 days from the date the lien arises for vehicles valued over $4,000 or stored at a self-storage facility.

Important Facts

Manual section
18.135
Chapter
Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles
Manual text
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