The California DMV provides a PDF narration of Embodiment REG-166, which may be all-inclusive elsewhere on your personal computer, printed and filed.2. Fill absent and print Embodiment REG-166. Under the vehicle information heading, provide the license plate, vehicle identification number and make of the vehicle that has a lien against it.
Instructions
1. Download Cut REG-166 from the website of the California DMV (study Mode).
Under California principle, an identical or bag busy in the argument of repairing vehicles has the conscientious to abode a lien on a vehicle they hold repaired whether the owner refuses to acquire the repairs. After placing a lien on a vehicle, the lien holder has the hold together to launch a lien sale and cop compensation for the repairs complete Release. But, provided the owner of the vehicle pays for the repairs after the lien arises, the lien holder must Proceeds the lien by filing Form REG-166 with the California Branch of Engine Vehicles.Under the registered owner information heading, provide the full name of the person who has title to the vehicle. Under the title holder information section, provide the name and address of the individual or business that holds the lien against the vehicle. Press the "Print" button at the bottom of the form to print a completed copy.
3. Sign Form REG-166 in the presence of a notary. The lien holder must sign Form REG-166 in the presence of a notary. After signing, the notary must also sign Form REG-166.
4. File Form REG-166 with the California DMV and pay the filing fee. Form REG-166 must be filed in person at a California DMV office. The California DMV provides an online search tool for finding the nearest office (see Resources). As of 2011, the fee for filing a lien release is $15.
