Vehicle Industry Registration Procedures Manual

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Chapter 18: Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles

18.070 Liens Sale Dispute Resolution

The lien sale processes explained in this Chapter are governed by (CCC §§3067–3074).
Disputes between a lienholder and an interested party (including the registered owner or legal owner on the vehicle history records) are a civil matter that can only be decided in court and do not involve DMV.