This law lists situations where Missouri's vehicle lien rules do NOT apply. Those situations include liens from people who did work or provided parts for a vehicle, liens from the government, liens from car dealers or makers on vehicles they are selling, liens on manufactured homes, and liens for unpaid child or spousal support. For everything else that IS covered by this law, the method described in these sections is the only way to make a lien official.
301.650. Scope of law — method of or is . — 1. Sections 301.600 to 301.660 do not apply to or affect:
(1) A given by or of law to a of services or materials for the motor vehicle or trailer;
(2) A lien given by statute to the United States, this state or any of this state;
(3) A lien or on a motor vehicle or trailer created by a or who holds the motor vehicle or trailer for sale;
(4) A lien or encumbrance on any , as defined in section 700.010;
(5) A lien for support or given by section 454.516.
2. The method provided in sections 301.600 to 301.660 of perfecting and giving notice of liens or encumbrances subject to sections 301.600 to 301.660 is exclusive.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1965 p. 474 § 6, A.L. 1985 S.B. 152, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1479)
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