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.
How do I get a copy of a lien release in Maryland? You may apply for a clear title in person at any of the MVAs full-service branch offices or by mail to the MVAs title file unit.
All lien claimants, except an original contractor must give notice prior to filing a verified statement of lien. The notice must be given in writing to the owner stating that a lien is claimed, setting forth the amount and the subject of the lien, and the person or entity from whom it is owning. Ala. Code § 35-11-218.
No. He would not have a basis for filing a lien against your vehicle unless he obtains a judgment against you through a lawsuit typically. If he attempts to attach your vehicle, you could sue him for wrongful attachment if he has not obtained a court judgment for the amount allegedly owed.
Before you can lien the car, you have to file and serve a notice of lien. Then you have to advertise the car for sale, but before you do that you have to send a certified letter to the known title holder. That would be you if the title were filed with DMV but the registered owner has to be notified as well.
Lenders may request the placement of a lien by applying in-person at any of the MVA's full service branch offices, in-person to the Vehicle Services Unit in the Glen Burnie office, or by mail to the Central Lien Unit. A lien may be placed on a new vehicle or a newly acquired used vehicle at the time of titling.