The easiest way to eliminate the lien amount is to rectify the issue by contacting the bank executive or clearing the dues.
In most cases, the lien holder (the lender in this case) should send the release to be recorded within 30-90 days. If you aren't sure what the requirements are in your area, reach out to your real estate agent, title agent, or real estate attorney for guidance.
Liens are legal claims against property by creditors that allow them to collect what they're owed. Liens can be general or specific, and voluntary or involuntary. If a homeowner doesn't settle an obligation, then the lienholder may legally seize and dispose of the property.
With North Carolina ELT and its connection with the North Carolina DMV, finance companies that receive a vehicle payoff will be able to release the lien on the vehicle through the ELT system. Upon lien release, titles will automatically be printed and mailed.
Wyoming, Texas, and Mississippi are the only states that require a person signing a lien waiver to have it notarized. The notarization requirement does not apply in Washington and Oregon, the two states we primarily serve at Northwest Lien.