Florida § 319.235 - Encumbrance of co-owned motor vehicle or mobile home.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 319.235 — Encumbrance of co-owned motor vehicle or mobile home., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 319.235. Encumbrance of co-owned motor vehicle or mobile home.
When a motor vehicle or mobile home is registered in the names of two or more persons as co-owners in the alternative by the use of the word “or,” whether or not the co-owners are husband and wife, each co-owner shall be deemed to have granted to any other co-owner the absolute right to place a lien or encumbrance on the motor vehicle or mobile home; and the signature of one co-owner shall constitute proper execution of the notice of lien. When a motor vehicle or mobile home is registered in the names of two or more persons as co-owners in the conjunctive by the use of the word “and,” the signature of each co-owner shall be required in order to place a lien or encumbrance on the motor vehicle or mobile home.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 319.235
What does Florida Statutes § 319.235 cover?
Section 319.235 ("Encumbrance of co-owned motor vehicle or mobile home.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 319.235?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 319.235 apply to my situation?
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