A lien is a legal claim on an asset that is usually used as collateral to pay a debt. Liens are applied to a vehicle title when you first purchase it.Purpose: A lienholder uses this form to transfer a certificate of title with a lien. How do I fill this out? Fill out the application for title on the DMV website. There is a place for where it's titled now including the other state's title number. This page breaks down the rules, requirements, and deadlines you need to follow to file a Virginia mechanics lien. All forms are printable and downloadable. TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE OF TITLE WITH LIEN (Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles). Here are the steps for filling out the front of a Virginia title. 1.