The NY DMV MV-901A form, titled Notice of Lien and Sale, is a legal document used by garagepersons, towing companies, or storage facilities to notify a vehicle or boat owner of an impending public auction to satisfy unpaid debts for repairs, towing, or storage. Issued under Sections 184 and 201 of the New York State Lien Law, this notice serves as a formal demand for payment and provides the owner or lienholder with an itemized statement of the amount owed, the date it became due, and the estimated retail value of the property.

By serving this form, the lienor establishes their legal claim and sets a timeline for the sale, typically requiring that the auction take place at least 15 days after the first date of notice. It also grants the owner a final opportunity to redeem the property by paying the full amount within a specified period, usually 10 days after service. Additionally, the form includes a warning regarding the criminal consequences of providing false information and notifies the owner of their right to contest the lien's validity in court within 10 days of receiving the notice.