Do not start lien-based storage until 15 days after requesting pickup; if you release the vehicle unpaid, track the 90-day filing deadline and 30-day notice after filing.
Your North Dakota garage or mechanic repairs a vehicle at the owner's or legal possessor's request and may rely on a repairman's lien for unpaid charges.
Document the owner's request to take possession before starting the statutory storage clock. If an unpaid vehicle is released and you intend to preserve the lien, calendar the 90-day electronic filing period and 30-day owner-notice requirement.
Source and verification
- Official source
- North Dakota Legislative Assembly — NDCC Chapter 35-13 ↗
- Verified
- Oct 5, 2026
- Applies to
- All shop types
Quick-reference compliance planning only; not legal advice or an exhaustive statement of every applicable Federal, state, or local rule. Always verify the official source.