What additional fees do secured parties pay if DMV processes the transaction? Can the fee be passed on to the customer?
If the transaction is exempt due to holds or technology limitations, there is no additional charge. If a low volume secured party (48 or fewer lien adds per calendar year) has DMV process a non-exempt transaction, there is a $5 fee in addition to any counter fee that may apply. The $5 may be passed on to the customer. If a secured party with more than 48 lien adds per calendar year has DMV process a non-exempt transaction, there is a $5 fee plus a $20 surcharge due, in addition to any counter fee that may apply. The $20 surcharge may not be passed on to the customer. The $5 or $25 is not a substitute for counter service fees due.
