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Lien Release
Lender's written confirmation that an auto-loan lien is satisfied.
What it means
Once an auto loan is paid off, the lender issues a lien release. This document, combined with the title, allows ownership transfer. If you have a lien-marked title but the loan is paid, contact your lender for the release letter. Without lien release, the title is legally not transferable.
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