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Nevada Vehicle Lien Release Process

How to remove a lienholder from your Nevada vehicle title after paying off your loan.

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What Is a Lien Release?

When you finance a vehicle, the lender (lienholder) is listed on your title as a secured party. Once you pay off the loan, the lienholder must release their interest in the vehicle. This is called a lien release, and it's required before you can sell or transfer the vehicle free and clear.

How Lienholders Release a Lien in Nevada

Sign the Title

The lienholder signs the "Lien Release" section on the back of the Nevada title.

Separate Release Form

The lienholder provides a separate notarized lien release document if they don't have the physical title.

Electronic Release

Some lenders submit electronic lien releases directly to the Nevada DMV.

Letter of Release

A signed letter on lender letterhead confirming the lien is satisfied, along with the title.

Steps to Get Your Clear Title

  1. 1

    Pay Off Your Loan

    Make your final payment and request a payoff confirmation from your lender.

  2. 2

    Obtain Lien Release

    Contact your lender to obtain a signed lien release or have them sign the title.

  3. 3

    Submit to DMV

    Submit the title with lien release (or separate release document) to the Nevada DMV.

  4. 4

    Receive Clear Title

    The DMV will issue a new title in your name only, without the lienholder listed.

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