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Kentucky · Snapshot 09/05/2026

KRS 376.270: Lien on motor vehicle for repairs, storage or accessories -- Filing of

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  1. KRS Chapter 376

statement with county clerk.

Any person engaged in the business of selling, repairing or furnishing accessories or

supplies for motor vehicles shall have a lien on the motor vehicl e for the reasonable or

agreed charges for repairs, work done or accessories or supplies furnished for the vehicle,

and for storing or keeping the vehicle, and may detain any motor vehicle in his possession

on which work has been done by him until the reas onable or agreed charge therefor has

been paid. The lien shall not be lost by the removal of the motor vehicle from the garage

or premises of the person performing labor, repairing or furnishing accessories or supplies

therefor, if the lien shall be assert ed within six (6) months by filing in the office of the

county clerk a statement showing the amount and cost of materials furnished or labor

performed on the vehicle. The statement shall be filed in the same manner as provided in

the case of a mechanic's a nd materialman's lien, after the removal of the vehicle, unless

the owner of the vehicle consents to an additional extension of time, in which event the

lien shall extend for the length of time the parties agree upon. The agreement shall be

reduced to writing and signed by the parties thereto.

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