If you don't have a title in hand you'll have to process the lien release before you can sell it.
Convert an electronic title to paper online Paper titles are generally received within 3-4 weeks. Please note: Titles cannot be printed at home, and they cannot be picked up in a Florida county tax collector's office or service center after a title transaction has been completed online.
Only a court order can substitute for a lien release if the company will not offer one. Typically, you'll need to sue the lender but also the DMV. As the court order must include the DMV as a party so that they can enforce it. You will find it in your local courthouse and include your state's DMV.
Paper titles with a lien can be released by the lienholder signing a lien satisfaction form. Electronic Liens have to be removed electronically. This is done by the lienholder's “third party provider” that put the electronic lien on the title for them.
The Bottom Line Liens won't automatically hurt your credit. Consensual liens are harmless, so long as they're repaid.
To remove a recorded lien, complete the lien satisfaction section on the front of the certificate of title or form Lien Satisfaction – HSMV 82260.
Selling a Vehicle with an Existing Lien In Florida, a vehicle cannot be legally sold in a private sale if there is an existing lien. For the vehicle to be legally sold, the lien must first be satisfied. Once the lienholder reports to FLHSMV that the lien has been satisfied, the title can be transferred.
The easiest way to sell a vehicle with a lien is to conduct the sale at an auto dealership, particularly if the car is going to be a trade-in. Dealers work directly with the lien holder listed on the title, which is usually a credit union or a bank, to facilitate the transfer of ownership.
To remove a recorded lien, complete the lien satisfaction section on the front of the certificate of title or form Lien Satisfaction – HSMV 82260.
You must submit the paper title. Your customer should sign a completed form HSMV 82139 Notice of Lien. Submit the completed form HSMV 82139 Notice of Lien, the paper title and a check (see fees) to the Tax Collector's office. The lien will be added to show you as lien holder.