We use advanced, powerful tools that allow you to access the National Vehicle Title Information System as well as additional record sources to check an automobile’s title history, including its reported odometer reading(s). You can also determine whether the used vehicle has ever been junked, ...
A lien title is a way of legally securing someone's property as collateral. When you buy a vehicle with a loan, the lender will have a claim on the vehicle until you pay off the loan and meet any other conditions. The charge means that you will get full ownership of the vehicle once...
Motor vehicle owners wondering how to replace a vehicle title in Washington can conduct this procedure through the state Department of Licensing (DOL). Car owners can request a replacement title due to various reasons, including a lost or stolen title certificate. The state DOL imposes specific WA...
In cases where the private seller claims to be the legal owner despite what the title says, ask for proof in the form of a lien payoff document. Keep in mind that private sellers have other obligations. Selling a car eats into their free time, which means they may be more willing to ...
Vehicle history reports are available to the public through the DMV and include previous title and registration information, such as how the car was used. They also list if a car was reported stolen, if it was in a major accident or flood, or if the title was salvaged. ...
Dealers can supply records of any work they've done if you ask nicely. Also consider paying for a vehicle-history report, which will list how many owners the vehicle has had and whether it's been reported to have been in any accidents. If you had a lien on your vehicle due to a ...
Original Title and Registration:You must be in possession of the original title and registration if you want to move a vehicle. Get these documents ready. Make sure you have a letter of permission from the Lien Holder if there is any. ...
Secured debts are those for which a creditor has secured a right in a debtor's property through a lien, as in the case of a car or home loan. The property being secured is often referred to as collateral. The creditor's security interest in the property ensures payment of the debt, so...
How to Obtain a Replacement Vehicle Registration in Minnesota To get a DMV copy of registration materials, motorists must complete an application for Duplicate Title, Registration, Cab or Lien Card (PS2067A-18), regardless of whether they wish to apply by mail or in person at a Deputy Registr...
You want to make sure that the odometer reading is accurate. And you want to make sure that the title is good – was the car ever repossessed or stolen, does it have a branded title (e.g., junked, salvaged or rebuilt) and is there a lien on the vehicle? An unlimited number of re...