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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 13Art. 2§ 57567 Lien Claim Filing Form

§ 57567 Lien Claim Filing Form

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§ 57567 Lien Claim Filing Form

Key Takeaways

  • •To claim a lien, you must fill out a special form provided by the state.
  • •The form must be signed by the person claiming the lien, not the person who owes the money.
  • •You have to describe what is being used as security for the debt (like a car or house).
  • •You must attach an extra signed statement with more details about the debt.

Example

If you fix someone's car and they don't pay you, you can file a lien on their car.

You fill out the state's special form, sign it yourself, describe the car, and attach a note explaining the unpaid bill. This helps you get your money back.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 57567 Lien Claim Filing Form

The notice of claim of lien shall be filed on a form which is the standard form of original financing statement prescribed by the Secretary of State pursuant to Sections 9515, 9516, and 9522 of the Commercial Code. The standard form shall be completed with the following changes: (a) The lien claimant may be identified either as a lien claimant or as a secured party. (b) The form shall be signed by the lien claimant and need not be signed by the lien debtor. (c) In the space for the description of the collateral there shall instead be entered the information specified in subdivisions (c) to (g), inclusive, of Section 57565. (d) Attached to the form shall be a separately signed statement containing the information specified in subdivision (f) of Section 57565. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 44.3. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2001, by Sec. 75 of Ch. 991.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 57516 Lien Claim Filing Form
  • § 57561 Agricultural Supplier Lien Notice
  • § 57563 Lien Perfection Filing Requirements
  • § 57569 Lien Claimant Notice Requirement
  • § 57581 Lien Certificate Request Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 57567.
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