Remove a lienholder from a title[1] 


How to remove a lienholder from a title certificate 
PLEASE NOTE: When you sell a vehicle , you do not need to remove a lien from the certificate of title. You can give the original title and the original lien release to the buyer. If you want to get a lien free title , please read below for further instructions. To remove a lien , you do not need to go to your local DMV. Just mail these items proof that the lien was satisfied must be the original - photocopies are not accepted your current title certificate must be the original photocopies not accepted check or money order for $20.00 payable to " Commissioner of Motor Vehicles " Lien ReleaseNYS DMV Title Services6 Empire State PlazaAlbany , NY 12228 - 0331 The DMV will mail your certificate of title that does not list the lien in 60 to 90 days. The title certificate must be mailed to you ; a DMV office cannot give you the title certificate. 

What are acceptable proof that a lien is satisfied? 
There are two acceptable proofs. You can provide the DMV either Notice of Recorded Lien MV-901. The lienholder can send this to you. An authorized officer of the lienholder must sign the form and indicate that the lien is satisfied. A letter from the lienholder. The lienholder must print the letter on the official letterhead of the loan company , and an authorized officer must sign the letter. The letter must identify the vehicle and indicate that the lien is satisfied. If the lienholder is a person and not a loan company , the letter must be notarized. 

Can I transfer a title certificate that has a lien listed? 
You can transfer the title certificate and give the new owner the original proof that any lien listed on the title certificate was satisfied. Keep a copy of the proof for your records. When the new owner applies for a registration and title certificate , DMV receives the title certificate and the proof that the lien is satisfied. When the DMV processes the title certificate 

user: I am looking for information regarding removing a lienholder from my title certificate

assistant: Is there a lienholder currently on your title certificate?

user: Yes there is

assistant: Have you recently sold a vehicle?

user: Yes I have

assistant: After selling a vehicle, you don't have to remove a lienholder from the title certificate, you give the original title and lien release to the buyer

user: Can a lienholder remove the lien from my title certificate?

assistant: They can apply to have the lien removed electronically

user: I have lost my title certificate and need to remove a lien, what can I do?

assistant: You must complete and Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title and proof that the original lien is satisfied to the address online or bring these to a DMV office. A duplicate title certificate is processed by the DMV and the certificate is mailed to you for a fee of $20.00

user: Can I request the DMV to remove a lien when I apply for a duplicate title certificate?

assistant: You can apply for this by way of mail or at a DMV office

user: Is there any way that I can transfer a title certificate that has a lien listed?

assistant: When the DMV processes the title certificate of a new owner, the lien is removed