Idaho § 49-1704 - Revival of lost liens
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-1704 — Revival of lost liens, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-1704. Revival of lost liens
Whenever the lien upon any vehicle is lost by reason of the loss of possession through trick, fraud, or device, the repossession of the vehicle by the lien holder revives the lien, but any lien so revived is subordinate to any right, title or interest of any person under any sale, transfer, encumbrance, lien or other interest acquired or secured in good faith and for value between the time of the loss of possession and the time of repossession.
[49-1704, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 411, p. 790.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-1704
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-1704 cover?
Section 49-1704 ("Revival of lost liens") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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