If you don't have a title in hand you'll have to process the lien release before you can sell it.
The current owner(s) must fill out and apply to have the lien removed and/or obtain a new title, without the lien, from the MVC after payoff. An original, signed lien release on the lienholder's letterhead is required to remove a lien.
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.
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).
A judgment lien in Oregon will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for ten years.
In Minnesota, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 1 year from the date of the lien claimant's last furnishing of labor or materials to the project. If a claimant records their lien close to Minnesota's 120-day filing deadline, they will have about 8 months to enforce the claim.
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.
If the title has a lien holder listed on it, the original signed lien release card or a notarized lien release from the lending institution listed on the title is required. If the lien release has been lost or not received, contact the lien holder to get a duplicate. Any alteration or erasure to the title will void it.
Obtaining a Lien Release 1 Confirm the FDIC has the authority to assist with a lien release. 2 Compile Required Documents and Prepare Request for a Lien Release. 3 Register/Mail request to FDIC DRR Customer Service and Records Research.