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What if the financial institution listed cannot issue a notarized lien release or a statement?

April 26, 2017financial institution ISSUE lien notarized release

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What if the financial institution listed cannot issue a notarized lien release or a statement?

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If the legal owner listed cannot issue a notarized lien release or a statement you must: • Provide evidence of your attempt to obtain a release by sending a certified letter to the legal owner address shown on your vehicle registration. • Submit the returned certified letter, or the postal receipt after 30 days, to the DMV. • Complete a Statement of Facts (REG 256). The REG 256 should include the license plate number, vehicle identification number (VIN), the year and make of the vehicle, and indicate that the legal owner listed on the financial institution list was unable to issue a notarized lien release or a statement. • Keep a copy of all documents for your records. • You may submit the documents listed above either in person or by mail. You can make an Appointment(s) at your local DMV or mail the completed forms to: Department of Motor Vehicles Registration Operations PO Box 942869 Mail Station D196 Sacramento, CA 94269-0001 The DMV will contact you within 4-6 weeks.