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Personal property liens

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Personal property liens

Overview

With a lien, you can register personal property as security against a loan.

Items you can register as a lien include:

vehicles
household goods
machinery
aircraft

If you are accepting goods as security against a loan, these goods are considered interests. You should register your interests to protect against loss, legal conflicts or if the person does not pay you back.

Search the personal property registry system before buying any items that are considered personal property. They may be registered as a lien.