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A free service · Notice verification

A free way to understand the lien notice you got in the mail.

A lien notice can be confusing and stressful. This is not a bill, and you don’t owe us anything. Enter the code from your letter to see the real filing behind it — and, if you’d like, get connected with an attorney at no cost.

Free · No cost to you · No obligation. Verifying a notice never charges you anything.

A person reading mail at their kitchen table, looking calm and reassured.

This is not a bill.

We never ask you for money. A lien notice is a record, not a demand for payment from us.

Verifying is free.

Looking up your notice and understanding it costs you nothing, ever.

No obligation.

You decide what happens next. You can get help, opt out, or simply do nothing.

How it works

Three simple steps. It takes about a minute, and you never have to create an account.

  1. 01

    Find the code on your letter.

    The short code is printed in the box on the front page, next to the QR square. It looks something like “abcd2efg.”

  2. 02

    Enter the code or scan the QR.

    Both paths open the same private page for your notice. We never show any details without your code, so your information stays yours.

  3. 03

    See the filing and choose what to do.

    You’ll see the recorded amount, who filed it, and which county it came from — in plain language. From there you can ask an attorney for help, opt out of future mail, or do nothing at all.

What this is — and what it isn’t

What this is

  • A free way to verify a lien notice is real.
  • A plain-language explanation of what it means.
  • An optional, no-cost introduction to a personal-injury attorney if you want one.

What this isn’t

  • A bill or a demand for payment.
  • A collection agency, a court, or a government office.
  • A law firm — and nothing here is legal advice.
An approachable attorney talking with a client across a table.

Why is this free?

Attorneys pay us — you don’t. If you ask to be connected with a personal-injury attorney, that attorney covers the cost of the introduction.

You are never charged to verify your notice or to be connected with an attorney. There is no catch and no hidden fee.

People we’ve helped

Most people who reach us are simply worried about a letter. Here is what a few of them said afterward.

I thought it was a scam. Turns out it was real, and they explained exactly what it was without trying to sell me anything.
Marisol R.Phoenix, AZ
After my car accident I had no idea a hospital could do this. They connected me with an attorney and it didn’t cost me a cent.
Darnell W.Tampa, FL
Calm, clear, and no pressure. I just wanted to know what the letter meant, and that’s exactly what I got.
Eileen T.Miami, FL

Common questions

Do I have to pay anything?
No. Verifying your notice is free, and being connected with an attorney is free. We are not a bill and we never ask you for money.
Is this a scam?
It’s fair to be cautious. You can verify everything yourself: enter the code from your letter to see the underlying public filing, or call us at 1‑888‑ABL‑LIEN. We only show details to someone holding the code printed on the mailed notice.
What is a lien notice, in plain terms?
After a car accident, a hospital or medical provider can record a lien to be repaid out of any future settlement. The notice you received is a record of that filing. It is not a bill you pay today.
Will this affect my credit?
Verifying your notice here does nothing to your credit. We don’t run credit checks and we don’t report anything about you.
Who is American Bureau of Liens?
We are a private notice and verification service. We are not a government agency, a court, a collection agency, or a law firm. Information on this site is not legal advice.
I lost my letter. What now?
You can request a copy to the same address on file, or call us and we’ll help.
How do I stop receiving these notices?
You can opt out of future notices at any time.

Ready when you are.

Have your letter handy? Enter the code to see your filing. No account, no cost, no pressure.

Free · No cost to you · No obligation. Verifying a notice never charges you anything.

Don’t have your letter? You can request a copy or call 1‑888‑ABL‑LIEN, Monday through Friday, 9 AM–5 PM ET.

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