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INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETING MV-901D

“GARAGEMAN’S CERTIFICATION AND BILL OF SALE

FOR VEHICLES WORTH LESS THAN $500”

Please carefully read the following information relating to the documentation required by DMV. Sections 184,

201 and 202 of the Lien Law specify the procedure for foreclosing on garageman’s liens for businesses engaged in towing

and/or storing vehicles. The Lien Law requires the Garageman to notify the owner of the vehicle and other lienholders prior

to the sale of the vehicle.

VERIFICATION OF PRIOR OWNER AND OTHER LIENHOLDERS

The Garageman must contact the state where the vehicle was last registered and/or titled to verify prior owner and any

lienholder information. When a vehicle is sold, the Purchaser must be given one of the following as verification of prior

owner and lienholders:

TITLE ABSTRACT – form MV-904N (for a vehicle registered or titled in New York). A Vehicle Title Abstract for

the current owner/lienholder can be obtained by completing form MV-15 (Request for Driver and/or Vehicle

Record Information). There is a $10 fee for each request.

NY STATE DIAL-IN - Computer Display Printout (for a vehicle registered in New York). A computer display

printout can be produced by any person having direct access to the DMV computer via the NYS DMV Dial-In

System. The printout includes current owner and lienholder information, or states that the vehicle is a “NO HIT”

on DMV’s vehicle file. The printout must be attached to a statement from the Garageman (or authorized

representative) on his/her letterhead which says: “I affirm the attached printout is the owner/lienholder information

obtained from the NYS DMV Dial-In System”. The statement must include the Garageman’s original or facsimile

signature (or the signature of his/her authorized representative).

CERTIFICATION OF NO RECORD FOUND – form DS-243. This form is provided by the NYS DMV Certified

Document Center when a form MV-15 is received, but no record of the vehicle is found in DMV files (NO HIT).

OUT-OF-STATE OWNER/LIENHOLDER VERIFICATION – If the vehicle owner is from another state, an original

statement on the out-of-state DMV letterhead is required. The statement must specify the year, make and

identification number of the vehicle, the current owner’s name and address, and any known lienholders (if there are

no lienholders, the statement must specify that). We cannot accept computer printouts attached to an out-of-state

DMV letterhead, or copies of applications for registration or title.

NOTE: Vehicles with no verification of prior owner (NO HIT) will be subject to an investigation by DMV’s Division of

Field Investigation.

NOTICE OF LIEN AND SALE (FORM MV-901A)

The Lien Law requires that the Garageman notify the owner (the person whose name is on the title record) and any known

lienholder of his/her intention to sell the vehicle to recover the costs of towing and/or storage. The Garageman must use form

MV-901A (Notice of Lien and Sale) or a computer-printed form that EXACTLY duplicates the MV-901A. Every item on the

form must be completed. A copy of this notice must be given to the Purchaser.

NOTE: A “known lienholder” is any person or entity who has given the Garageman notice of their interest in the vehicle, or

who has perfected a security interest with the Department of Motor Vehicles; or, who is listed as a lienholder on the

certificate of title for the vehicle; or who has perfected a security interest in a non-titled vehicle in accordance with the

Uniform Commercial Code.

CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPTS OR CERTIFICATE OF FIRST-CLASS MAILING

The Garageman must send the Notice of Lien and Sale (MV-901A) to the owner and any other interested parties by certified or

first-class mail. The original receipt for mailing (or a legible copy) must be given to the Purchaser. If a copy is

provided, it must also have an original or facsimile signature of the Garageman or his/her authorized representative.

MV-901DI (11/15)

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Form Mv-901di - Instructions And Requirements For Completing Mv-901d "Garageman'S Certification And Bill Of Sale For Vehicles Worth Less Than 500"

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