Form BDVR-35 at a glance
What it is: BDVR-35 is the Garage Keeper's Lien Application, with authority granted under Public Act 312 of 1915, as amended.
Who signs: The Garage Keeper signs and writes the Date.
Where and when to file: Mail to Michigan Department of State Internal Services Section 7064 Crowner Drive Lansing, MI 48918.
To qualify for a GKL, the vehicle must be titled in Michigan.
A filled-in Form BDVR-35 example: a garage keeper applies for a lien
How to fill out Form BDVR-35, box by box
Garage Keeper Business Name and address
Enter the Garage Keeper Business Name, Street Address, City and Zip.
Repair Facility Number and Is Vehicle Still in Your Possession
Enter the Repair Facility Number.
Under Is Vehicle Still in Your Possession? (Check One), check YES or NO.
The vehicle
Enter the License Plate Number, Vehicle Year, Make and Vehicle Identification Number.
Name of Vehicle Owner who Authorized Repairs
Enter the Name of Vehicle Owner who Authorized Repairs, then the Street Address, City, State and Zip.
Repairs and storage charges
Enter the Date Repairs Completed and the Total Amount of Repairs.
Enter the Date Storage Charges Began, the Total # Days Stored and the Total Amount of Storage.
Date and signature
By signing you certify the information and statements on this request are true and correct and comply with the Garage Keeper's Lien Act (Public Act 312 of 1915, as amended), the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act (Public Act 300 of 1974), and state and federal driver privacy protection laws. Information from Secretary of State records concerning vehicle ownership is requested for the sole purpose of pursuing legal remedies or recovering a debt from an individual or business. By signing you understand that the disclosure of information obtained from Secretary of State records for a purpose other than stated on this request, or the sale or other distribution of information to a person or organization not disclosed in this request may result in penalties imposed under MCL 257.903 and other provisions of law.
The Garage Keeper signs and writes the Date.
More rules for Form BDVR-35
Mail the completed application and an itemized account statement showing the name of the person authorizing repairs and/or storage.
Common questions about Form BDVR-35
Where do I file it?
Mail to Michigan Department of State Internal Services Section 7064 Crowner Drive Lansing, MI 48918.
Are there fees?
The application fee is $10; make the check or money order payable to "State of Michigan" (checked November 3, 2026).
Is there a penalty?
A person who makes a false representation or false certification to obtain personal information or who uses personal information for a purpose other than identified in the certification is guilty of a felony, which may be punishable by imprisonment of up to 15 years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both (checked November 3, 2026).
Sources
[1] Form BDVR-35 (10/22), Garage Keeper's Lien Application, Michigan Department of State (the Official source link on this page).