You cannot file a lien on your own car to prevent another from filing a lien on your car. If you owe someone money they may be able to put a lien on your car so that they are paid in full.
You have to be entitled to the lien in the first place. The filing method and place of filing depends on the nature of the lien.
Try the link below for filing a mechanics lien in Illinois.
Contact your State's child support agency about filing a lien.
You need as much information as possible on why you need to file the lien. Check with the court house in your county for the local law regarding the filing. The local clerk of court or magistrate should be able to file the lien for a small fee.
what does a person become ( he/she ) after filing for a ucc and what will he/she be recognized as ? ( Borrower/ Lendor )?
No, because it's not being financed for ownership... you still own it and continue to own it, so there's no basis for filing a lien.
It depends on the type of lien and the state where the condominium is located. You are best advised to hire an association-savvy attorney to help you. If you are a vendor filing for unpaid work, you have a different set of issues than if you are the association filing a lien for unpaid assessments.
The answer to your question does not matter at a county level. Instead, the time frame to file a mechanic's lien is determined by state law. In PA, you have 6 months after last furnishing any labor or materials to the project to file a mechanic's lien. The lien must then be enforced within 2 years of the lien's filing. Be careful when filing a mechanic's lien in Pennsylvania, as there are strict service requirements. If you don't everything served within a tight window, you can lose your lien rights. Service must be accomplished by a county sheriff, usually.
Liens are very specific in terms of their types and methods of filing. Associations are best advised to turn over any proposed lien action to association counsel to file. An improper lien, improperly filed can give the subject valid grounds upon which to oppose the lien.
An individual can file for a lien in court, but only the court can award a lien against another party.
Read your governing documents about filing liens for unpaid assessments, then take the documents to an attorney, who can help you file a lien. You'll also need a ledger for the unit owner, showing unpaid balances.
Best practices dictate that you work with the association attorney to prepare and file any lien on the part of an HOA. An improper lien, or an improper filing of a lien can be used by the owner to escape the action.