To remove a lien recorded on a paper title, you will need: the vehicle title. a release of lien letter and/or other notifications from the lienholder(s) currently named on the vehicle title. a completed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U)
Interested persons may visit the county clerk's office where the lien is filed and examine relevant public records. Alternatively, the searches can be done online using the county clerk's online search tool (if available in the county of interest).
Obtain the lien release form: You can typically find lien release forms online on state government websites or through legal document providers. Make sure you have the correct form for your specific situation.
County Records Office The release of lien in Texas must be filed with the same county office where the original lien was recorded. This ensures that anyone searching the property records will find both the original lien and its subsequent release.
A Texas miscellaneous lien search should be conducted at the county clerk's office where the property is located. Inquirers can do this by looking through the physical records or checking the county clerk's office online database (if available in that jurisdiction). Requests can also be made via mail.
A lien check can be done by contacting the DMV or by using an online service such as VinAudit that specializes in vehicle history reports. The report will show any liens on the vehicle, as well as other important information such as the vehicle's ownership history, accident history, and mileage.
A title lien search in Texas can be done using the services of an approved National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NVMTIS) vehicle information provider.