§ 57563 Lien Perfection Filing Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•A lien is a legal claim on someone's property if they owe you money.
•To make the lien official, you must file a special form with the Secretary of State.
•Once you file the form, the lien becomes active and can help you get paid.

Example

You fixed someone's car, but they didn’t pay you.

You can file a lien with the Secretary of State. This means if they try to sell the car, you can get your money first.

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§ 57563 Lien Perfection Filing Requirements

The lien created by this chapter shall be perfected and shall be effective upon the filing of a notice of claim of lien with the Secretary of State pursuant to this article. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1502, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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property lien claim secretary

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 57563.

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