Oklahoma § 47-962 - Possessory lien - Foreclosure - Collection of wrecker or
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 47-962 — Possessory lien - Foreclosure - Collection of wrecker or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-962. Possessory lien - Foreclosure - Collection of wrecker or
towing fees.
A. Every person legally entitled to compensation for the
removal or storage of any vehicle subject to registration, which
vehicle's removal has been authorized by any public agency, has a
lien on the vehicle, dependent on possession. The lien is deemed to
arise on the date of possession of the vehicle. Any person
perfecting a lien under this section shall foreclose this lien
according to the provisions for sale under Sections 908 through 911
of this title.
B. Every owner of such vehicle towed or stored pursuant to
Section 955 of this title shall be responsible for the total amount
of the debt for services rendered.
C. Any wrecker or towing service is authorized to collect from
the owner, lienholder that seeks possession of a vehicle under a
security interest, agent, or insurer accepting liability for paying
the claim for a vehicle or purchasing the vehicle as a total loss
vehicle, the fee authorized by Section 904 of this title.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles
Added by Laws 1986, c. 144, § 7, emerg. eff. April 21, 1986.
Amended by Laws 2003, c. 214, §2, eff. July 1, 2003; Laws 2006, c.
158, § 3, emerg. eff. May 15, 2006.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 47-962
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 47-962 cover?
Section 47-962 ("Possessory lien - Foreclosure - Collection of wrecker or") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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