A payoff request allows a third party to receive the current balance due to release a lien or facilitate a business transfer (bulk sale transfer or liquor license). To release a lien or facilitate a bulk sale transfer, businesses must be in good standing to receive a payoff request.
On back of title, there is a space for both the buyer and seller to sign, print their names and provide the date. Though multiple spaces are not provided for multiple buyers or sellers, any and all names and signatures associated with the sale can be recorded here.
If you don't have a title in hand you'll have to process the lien release before you can sell it.
Lien information can be found with the DMV and the vehicle history report. Department of Motor Vehicles: Using the vehicle identification number (VIN), you can check a vehicle's lien status at the Department of Motor Vehicles. In many places, you can conduct a lien search online using the DMV website.
If you choose to apply online, you should receive your duplicate title in two business days. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will send this to the owner's mailing address. Note: this information is subject to change and is for informational purposes only.