How do I process a Mechanic Lien in Harris County after September 1, 2009?
• Recent legislation changed some of the processing requirements and procedures regarding Mechanic Liens. As a result, effective September 1, 2009, all mechanic liens and supporting documents must be dropped off at the Downtown Tax Office, Room 100 for processing; or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested to: Harris County Tax Office Attn: Mechanic Lien Department 1001 Preston, Room 210 Houston, Texas 77002 • The person filing a mechanic’s lien, other than a person licensed as a franchised dealer, is required to give notice to the owner(s) and lienholder(s) recorded on the certificate of title. The notice must also be sent to the address that appears on the work order, if the address on the work order is different than the address on the motor vehicle record. The notices shall include: • Foreclosure Notice – Not later than the 30th day after the date on which the charges accrue, the person filing the mechanic’s lien shall notify the owner(s) and lienholder(s) of record by cer
