Filing an Abandoned Vehicle Lien
For vehicles that have been unclaimed on a landowner’s property for 30 days, an unclaimed notice (LT-260 form) must be filed with the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles. Once the unclaimed notice has been processed (typically 30 days), an LT-262 form can be filed to declare intent to sell the vehicle.
LT-260 and LT-262 forms can be electronically filed on the Notice & Storage portal.
Go to Notice & Storage Portal
If you filed a LT-260 before April 14, 2025, please file your LT-262 here:
File LT-262
Filing a Mechanic’s Lien
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute §20-77, a mechanic’s lien should be filed with NCDMV on a vehicle that has been left unclaimed for 10 days at businesses used for garaging, repairing or storing vehicles.
To file a mechanic’s lien, please visit the Notice & Storage portal.
Go to Notice & Storage Portal