The statement is provided by the mortgage servicer and can be requested at any time. Accurate payoff information is crucial for managing financial decisions related to property ownership.
Will I receive a paper title? The end result of an electronic lien in Georgia is always a paper title. The paper title is issued either when the lien has been satisfied, or it may be issued before the lien has been satisfied.
The Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) program provides paperless vehicle titles to participating financial institutions. The ELT program exchanges lien information between the Georgia Department of Revenue and the financial institution facilitated by one of the service providers listed below.
Title Application (Form MV-1) All owners on the title must sign the title application. If any owner is not able to visit a Gwinnett County tag office, the form can be filled out online, printed and signed. The original title application must be submitted with all owners' signatures.
Note: Every Georgia owner, other than a licensed dealer, must obtain a title in their name for the vehicle before transferring, when the vehicle requires a Georgia title.
For a vehicle which is 12 model years old and greater, any lien or security interest shall be considered satisfied and a release shall not be required after four years from the date of issuance of a title on which such lien or security interest is listed.
In Georgia, claimants must file a mechanics lien within 90 days from last date of furnishing labor or materials to the project. In Georgia, all lien claimants must initiate the enforcement of the lien within 365 days from the date on which the lien was filed.
You can go to and download any forms you need, including the MV-1 and T-53A forms. Fill out these forms, typewritten, and mail them via registered mail along with $18.00 and a copy of the writ of Fi. Fa. to the listed lien holder.
To get a payoff letter, ask your lender for an official payoff statement. Call or write to customer service or make the request online. While logged into your account, look for options to request or calculate a payoff amount, and provide details such as your desired payoff date.