Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles

Mechanics and Storage Lien Record Request

Background

The MSL Record Request is the first step in processing an Mechanics and Storage Lien. Use this transaction to

Remove an Mechanics and Storage Lien from your property
Obtain title for or sell an Mechanics and Storage Lien, trailer, or manufactured home in your possession
Transfer an Mechanics and Storage Lien, trailer, or manufactured home to a demolisher or scrap metal processor.

What You Will Need

The vehicle identification number (VIN), make and year from the vehicle. Note that the VIN you enter in the Mechanics and Storage Lien Process (MSL) must match exactly the VIN on the Mechanics and Storage Lien, trailer, or manufactured home! Be sure to enter the VIN carefully and be aware of characters that look very similar, such as the letter "O" and the number "0", the letter "I" and the number "1", the letter "Z" and the number "2", and so on. Manufacturers never assign VIN's containing the letters "O" or "I".
The $40.00 MSL fee is nonrefundable. We accept Discover, MasterCard, VISA or American Express. You may also use a debit card displaying the VISA or MasterCard logo.

Information Provided

Once you complete the record request, the system allows you to print the MSL receipt and Storage Lien Application (VSA 41) for your use. You will print both the receipt and the VSA 41 which must remain with the vehicle, trailer, or manufacutered home and be presented when applying for title or when transferring to a demolisher or scrap metal processor.

Is the vehicle abandoned in the State of Virginia - Yes/No

Yes
No