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.
To ensure a proper payoff, sellers or closing agents must contact the lien holder or their attorney for an official payoff statement. This statement outlines the final payoff amount and includes details on principal balances, accrued interest, attorney's fees, and administrative costs.
Basically, you've two options: request the details from the Utah DMV or use a third-party license plate lookup service. Below we'll be sharing both options with you and discuss the limitations of each. The DMV maintains title records and registration details of all the vehicles registered in the state.
To perform a UCC lien search in Utah, citizens can use the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Commerce and Commercial Code self-service portal. The county recorder's office in the area where a property is located may provide land records to anyone looking for UCC liens impacting real estate.
How do I get a title for an abandoned vehicle in Utah? To claim the vehicle and title it as your own, you'll need to contact the local law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction in that area, and tell them where the vehicle is located. You also have to fill out an Abandoned Vehicle Form.
Transfer Without a Title If you've recently moved to Utah, and your certificate of title is being held by an out-of-state leasing company or lien holder, you will not be required to acquire the certificate of title in order to transfer your vehicle registration to Utah.
For inherited vehicles, heirs must provide a death certificate, proof of inheritance, the original title, a completed DMV title application, valid ID, and applicable fees. These documents are necessary to comply with Utah laws.