New York Customer Lien Inquiry is a process by which a lender, creditor or other interested party can determine if a customer has existing liens against their property or assets in the state of New York. The inquiry is typically conducted by searching public records such as lien filings, tax liens, and other secured transactions. There are two main types of New York Customer Lien Inquiry: Manual Lien Inquiry and Automated Lien Inquiry. Manual Inquiry involves searching the records manually and can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Automated Inquiry involves using software to search and retrieve lien information quickly and efficiently.