Notice of Claim of Lien for a Commercial Vessel at Our Site

Maintaining a commercial vessel can be a lot of work. You will need to keep it clean in order to safeguard yourself, your crew, and your catch. There are also standard occurrences of maintenance that you will need to navigate yourself, or hire out a boat mechanic for assistance, if need be. As boat repairs, especially those related to the engine, can be costly, mechanics often command a high dollar. When those workers end up going unpaid by a boat owner, they can file a notice of claim of lien on the vessel. As this can be a considerable headache for vessel owners and commercial fisherman, such a lien can often coax out delinquent payments.

Beyond unpaid repairs, there are other situations that can merit a notice of claim of lien. Perhaps there is freight that has gone without payment, or crew members have not received wages for work that was carried out. Whatever the circumstances may be, if you need to submit a notice of claim of lien, you can use the form that we feature on our website, which sits among a host of other commercial fishing permits and documents.

How to File a Notice of Claim of Lien for a Vessel

While a notice of claim of lien can sound like a complex legal document, the purpose it serves is actually very simple. You can think of this form as a sort of invoice that informs a vessel owner of exactly how much they owe you. Prior to filing this document, you will need to inform the owner that you are planning to do so, which gives them some time to pay what is owed.

In your notice of claim of lien, you will be prompted for some basic information. You will need the name of the vessel, its official number, and its Hull ID (if applicable). You will also be required to provide information about yourself, the claimant. You can also fill in the amount that is owed, as well as a brief description of the work that was done. As this document is a part of a legal process, you will want to speak with a knowledgeable attorney before advancing your claim.

When a claim is filed, it will appear on the abstract of the vessel’s title. This can pose a major red flag to potential buyers or mortgagers, so it will often get an owner to follow through with their payment. 

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At the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we offer this and other commercial fishing permit applications online on one convenient website. Using our easy-to-fill forms, you can get the documents you need in just a matter of minutes. We also utilize an SSL-encrypted web portal, so your data will always be protected. To learn more, browse our website, or contact one of our helpful customer service representatives today.