If you don't have a title in hand you'll have to process the lien release before you can sell it.
The lender will manually release your lien by signing and dating the lien release section on the title and mail the title to you directly. When you receive the title, you need to visit a DMV customer service center to apply for a substitute title and have the lien removed from DMV records.
We would like to release the lien in respect of the below mentioned units pledged in our favour by the Investor, and we therefore, request you to kindly release the lien marked on the below mentioned units.
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.
Without a vehicle title, you have no way to prove you've obtained the vehicle legally and have a right to sell it. Whenever a vehicle is sold, each buyer must fill out and sign the title properly to prove ownership. Buying or selling a vehicle without proof of ownership is illegal in most places.