Missouri § 301.650 - Scope of law — method of perfecting liens or encumbrances is exclusive.
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§ 301.650. Scope of law — method of perfecting liens or encumbrances is exclusive.
1. Sections 301.600 to 301.660 do not apply to or affect:
(1) A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the motor vehicle or trailer;
(2) A lien given by statute to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state;
(3) A lien or encumbrance on a motor vehicle or trailer created by a manufacturer or dealer who holds the motor vehicle or trailer for sale;
(4) A lien or encumbrance on any manufactured home, as defined in section 700.010;
(5) A lien for delinquent child support or spousal support given by section 454.516.
2. The method provided in sections 301.600 to 301.660 of perfecting and giving notice of liens or encumbrances subject to sections 301.600 to 301.660 is exclusive.
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(L. 1965 p. 474 § 6, A.L. 1985 S.B. 152, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1479)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 301.650 cover?
Section 301.650 ("Scope of law — method of perfecting liens or encumbrances is exclusive.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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