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Once you have the vehicle identification number (VIN), you can check the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records to find out who holds the title. These records tend to be searchable online. The record should indicate whether there's a lien on the car, and if so, the lienholder's name.
Liens can be found at state Secretary of State offices or state/county recorder's offices. They can also be ordered directly from the IRS via a Freedom of Information Act request.
To conduct a Mechanics Lien Search in New Jersey, inquirers typically need to visit the Superior Court Clerk or the County Clerk's office in the county where the property is located. Unfortunately, the state doesn't provide an official online database for Mechanics Lien Searches.
A Municipal Lien Search will find any unrecorded debt or issues that a traditional title search could miss. You can perform a municipal lien search yourself or request that this search be added as a requirement of the closing contract.
The initial duration of the lien is 20 years, but may be renewed for additional periods of 20 years. However, to create a lien, the judgment must be properly docketed with the Clerk of Superior Court in Trenton.
Processing times for vehicle title transfers in New Jersey can vary. Typically, the timeline includes: In-Person Transfers: Transfers completed at an MVC office often yield a new title on the same day. Mail-in Applications: Transfers submitted via mail usually take 7-10 business days to process.