TxDMV VTR-265-M - Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure

Form VTR-265-M is a Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). This form is used by mechanics and vehicle repair shops to initiate the foreclosure of a lien on a motor vehicle when the owner fails to pay for repairs or services provided by the mechanic. The purpose of this form is to allow the mechanic to claim possession of the vehicle and proceed with its sale to recover the outstanding debt for the rendered services. The parties involved in this process are the mechanic, who files the form with the TxDMV, and the vehicle owner, who is informed about the lien foreclosure and the impending sale of the vehicle to settle the unpaid debt.

The form consists of sections where the mechanic provides essential details such as their business information, the vehicle owner's information, a description of the services rendered, and the total amount due. The mechanic must also provide evidence that they provided notice to the vehicle owner about the unpaid debt before proceeding with the lien foreclosure. This notice is typically sent via certified mail or another verifiable method. Once the form is submitted to the TxDMV, it starts the process of foreclosure, and the vehicle may be sold at a public auction to recover the debt.