The Illinois Mechanics Lien form (VSD 190) is the official document for asserting a legal claim on a vehicle when the owner has not paid for repairs, towing, or storage. The Illinois Secretary of State's Vehicle Services Department, based in Springfield, administers these claims under state statute. Service providers use this form to recover unpaid balances by retaining the vehicle or selling it at public auction.
The form covers four sections. The General Vehicle Information section records the vehicle's make, model, year, and VIN. The Mechanics Lien section captures the type of service provided, the total amount owed, and the date work was last performed. The Public Sale section documents how the lienholder notified the owner and other lienholders and how the auction was conducted. The Seller/Buyer Assignment and Odometer Disclosure section handles the formal transfer of title after the lien is settled or the vehicle is sold.
Illinois sets different procedures depending on the lien amount. For liens of $2,000 or less, the lienholder sends a certified notice to the vehicle's registered owner and all known lienholders, then waits the statutory holding period before proceeding. For liens over $2,000, including those under the Self-Service Storage Facility Act, extended timelines and additional notification steps apply. All lienholders must document their notices, certified mail receipts, and any replies received from the vehicle owner.
A public notice is required before any auction can take place. The lienholder must publish the notice in an Illinois newspaper, including the vehicle description, the amount owed, and the scheduled date and location of the sale. Auction proceeds cover the lien balance and any related costs first. Any surplus funds are returned to the vehicle owner or distributed among other recorded lienholders according to Illinois law.
After payment or lien release, the seller/buyer assignment section documents the formal transfer of the vehicle title. Both parties must sign the odometer disclosure statement, certifying that the mileage shown on the form matches the vehicle's actual reading. Accurate documentation at every stage protects both the lienholder and the vehicle owner. Additional requirements and filing guidance are available through the CyberDrive Illinois portal.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Cyberdrive Illinois Mechanics Lien Form |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
| Other names | mechanics lien form for illinois, vsd 190 printable form, illinois mechanics lien form, mechanics lien in illinois form |
