A lien holder will go to court and obtain a court order for repossession. This order, called a Writ of Replevin, allows for recovery of the vehicle in question.I certify that I, or the firm, company, or corporation I am authorized to represent, am the legal owner within the meaning of California Vehicle Code. Repossession is a self-help remedy available to creditors that allows them to take possession of the car; the creditor doesn't have to sue you first. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. STEP 1: USING BLACK INK ONLY, Fill out the "Civil Cover Sheet. " â–« Write in "Maricopa" as the county. (File Application for Temporary Restraining Order, form CD-190.) a written document,. This complaint will describe the property that is being repossessed. In some instances a lien holder will go to court and obtain a court order for repossession.