735-6828: Oregon DMV Lien Form, Possessory Liens Packet

Enter the buyer's printed name and the date of auction for the vehicle sold at public auction.

Enter the plate number, state of issue, vehicle year, make, body style, model and vehicle identification number.

Enter the printed name of lien claimant, phone number, street address, city, state and zip code, and sign on the signature of lien claimant line.

This form may not be used where there is a previously perfected security interest in a vehicle, and where as provided in ORS 87.182 the lien must be foreclosed by suit.

A vehicle, owned by a tenant or occupant legally responsible for rent, was brought upon the leased premises and retained by the landlord to secure payment of rent.

The landlord may have a claim to a lien under ORS 87.162.

This statute does not apply if the title record shows that there was a loan on the vehicle.

The title applicant should submit a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure, Form 735-518, if a claimant forecloses a lien based on this statute.

This certification is for use in support of Oregon title applications where transfer of ownership results from the foreclosure of a possessory landlord's lien created under ORS 87.162, where the vehicle owned by a tenant or occupant legally responsible for rent, was brought upon the leased premises, and retained by the landlord to secure payment of rent and such advances made upon behalf of the tenant.

A vehicle is abandoned on private property and removed at the request of the owner or lawful possessor of the property according to ORS 98.

The tower who removed the vehicle may have a claim to a lien under ORS 98.830.

Form 735-519 is the Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure the title applicant should submit if a claimant forecloses a lien based on these statutes.

A vehicle is repaired, stored, towed, etc. at the request of the owner or lawful possessor of the vehicle.

The person who repaired, stored, or towed the vehicle may have a claim to a lien under ORS 87.152.

Based on this statute, if a claimant forecloses a lien, the title applicant should submit a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure, Form 735-520.

Lien claimants are required to file a Surety Bond, Form 735-522B or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $20,000 with DMV unless they are a franchised dealership, as defined in ORS 650.120 (5); are a manufacturer, as defined in ORS 650.120; hold a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205; or are a national auction company titling the vehicle according to ORS 87.152 (3) (checked October 22, 2026).

Lien claimants who file these documents with DMV must also submit an annual written certification that the bond or letter of credit is still in effect.

A vehicle is abandoned by a tenant with whom a landlord has a lease or rental agreement.

The landlord may have a claim to a lien under ORS 90.425.

The title applicant should submit a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure, Form 735-521, if a claimant forecloses a lien based on this statute.

A vehicle is abandoned or taken into custody by an appropriate authority - such as Oregon State Police, Department of Transportation, or a county or city agency - and towed at the request of the authority.

The tower who removed the vehicle may have a claim to a lien under ORS 819.160.

Form 735-6604 is the Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure the title applicant should submit if a claimant forecloses a lien based on this statute.

A vehicle is left or parked in violation of ORS 98.810 and removed from either proscribed property or a parking facility at the request of the owner of the proscribed property or parking facility.

The tower who removed the vehicle may have a claim to a lien under ORS 98.812.

Based on these statutes, if a claimant forecloses a lien, the title applicant should submit a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure, Form 735-6605.

DMV must receive a completed and signed Notice of Sale or Transfer of Vehicle, Form 735-6890.

After a lien claimant forecloses a lien, they must fully complete and sign the appropriate possessory lien certification form. The lien claimant address must be a physical address. Towers must include the valid tow plate number of the tow truck they used. Towers must use the name on their valid tow plate record for the lien claimant name on the certification form.

A lien claimant must notify DMV within 10 days of a sale or transfer of interest of a vehicle.

The title applicant must submit to DMV an Application for Title and Registration, Form 735-226, fully completed and signed or an electronic application completed at DMV.

The title applicant must submit to DMV the appropriate title fee. If the vehicle was last titled in Oregon, you must apply for title within 30 days of buying the vehicle to avoid paying late fees. If the vehicle was last titled in another state, or must be titled as an assembled, reconstructed, or replica vehicle, DMV must do a physical inspection of the vehicle identification number (VIN). The inspection fee is $9 (checked October 22, 2026).

Failure to maintain lien records may result in a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation (checked October 22, 2026).

There are no special instructions for completing the form. Be sure that each section of the form is complete and that you have signed the form. Your signature certifies that you have complied with all applicable lien foreclosure laws and rules.

Oregon DMV will not accept a title application when the legal process to transfer vehicle ownership is based on out-of-state abandoned vehicle or foreclosure laws.