Lien release from Title
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Lien release from Title
Back in 2001 I bought and financed ML320 through Mercedes Ben Finance. I paid off the loan in 2004 but I never received title. Now I am trying to sell this vehicle I can't get replacement title from Virginia DMV. I was told DMS record shows there is a lien aginst the vehicle from Mercedese Ben Finance. I called finace company they said they have no record of my account or VIN. What is the best way to get title.?
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You may have to go through a process with your DMV to show the title is lien free, showing them documentation from benz that it was paid off and when.
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicle...20new%20title.
And from this link:
"if you are unable to obtain a lien release letter because the lender has merged, changed names or address, contact the State Corporation Commission (SCC), or for dealers, the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (MVDB), to request information about the lender's new name or location. If the lender has gone out of business, you will need a letter from the SCC or the MVDB stating that the lender is no longer in business. You will also need to provide evidence (such as receipts and cancelled checks) showing that the lien has been paid in full, a notarized statement that you have made final payment on the lien, along with returned certified mail addressed to the lender requesting a lien release for your vehicle."
Is the Benz dealership still open? Contact the finance manager or walk in for a meeting to solicit their help. Let them know you're considering a new benz as some bait to get them to help you more readily
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicle...20new%20title.
And from this link:
"if you are unable to obtain a lien release letter because the lender has merged, changed names or address, contact the State Corporation Commission (SCC), or for dealers, the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (MVDB), to request information about the lender's new name or location. If the lender has gone out of business, you will need a letter from the SCC or the MVDB stating that the lender is no longer in business. You will also need to provide evidence (such as receipts and cancelled checks) showing that the lien has been paid in full, a notarized statement that you have made final payment on the lien, along with returned certified mail addressed to the lender requesting a lien release for your vehicle."
Is the Benz dealership still open? Contact the finance manager or walk in for a meeting to solicit their help. Let them know you're considering a new benz as some bait to get them to help you more readily
Last edited by PeterUbers; May 18, 2023 at 09:22 AM.
