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.
How long does it take to get your car title from the bank? Generally, it takes two to six weeks, but it will depend on your state's processes.
NJMVC requires the following items to remove a lien from a title: Vehicle Title, Vehicle registration, insurance card or declaration page, Bill of Sale, Certified record title search, DO-22 (by mail only, $15), Or, a certified record vehicle registration, DO-11A (can be obtained same day at a full-service agency, $15).
With few exceptions, as long as you make payments against the underlying debt, a lien does not affect your ownership or possession of the property. The lien only affects your ownership if you miss payments and the creditor secures a judgment.
The certificate must be held for two years from the date of sale before the lien holder may start to foreclose on the property. The homeowner has the right to redeem the tax sale certificate any time prior to the final judgment being filed. Liens must be redeemed in full with guaranteed funds.
If you don't have a title in hand you'll have to process the lien release before you can sell it.