Legal Owner Letter Service
Service Overview
Mail a written notice to the Legal Owner to help ensure you are paid for all storage due when the Legal Owner picks up the vehicle.
Storage Benefits
Under $4,000 Liens
Get paid for up to 60 days of storage on Under $4,000 liens.
Over $4,000 Liens
Get paid for up to 120 days of storage on Over $4,000 liens.
Per California Vehicle Code § 10652.5(a)(2), and Civil Code Section 3068 or 3068.1.
Why Written Notice Matters
If you do not mail written notice to the Legal Owner, the maximum you can charge the Legal Owner for storage, if and when they pick up the vehicle, is 15 days or $1,025 on an Under $4,000 lien, and $1,250 on an Over $4,000 lien.
Per California Vehicle Code § 10652.5(a).
Certified Mailing Service
We can mail the written notice to the Legal Owner on record on your behalf by certified mail, return receipt requested. The charge for this service is $15.00.
The cost of notifying the Legal Owner may be charged as part of the storage fee, per California Vehicle Code § 10652.5(b).
How to Request a Legal Owner Letter
To request this service, sign in to your I-Lien account portal and select the Legal Owner Letter option.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact us at (530) 677-9364 or info@i-lien.com.