There are many different types of car titles. A car title is a legal document that proves ownership of a vehicle. While most vehicles require a title, obtaining a vehicle title isn’t necessarily a cookie-cutter process. There are several types of titles for different types of vehicles and for different situations. These titles come with […]

A vehicle lien release is a document that officially declares that the lien on your vehicle title has been removed and you will be free to take action with your vehicle. This document removes any restrictions on what you can do with your car. A person is typically eligible for a vehicle lien release when […]

A rebuilt title, also known as a reconstructed title, is a certificate of title issued by the state that indicates that a vehicle has been repaired to an operational condition after being deemed a salvage vehicle. A salvage vehicle is one that has been extensively damaged and had an insurance claim payout. Essentially, a rebuilt […]

Did you know that you can put a hold on your car title to prevent its transfer without your knowledge? If you are concerned about the safety of your car title, placing a hold on the title may bring you peace of mind. A vehicle title legally assigns ownership of a vehicle, making it one […]

You may want to make sure a vehicle doesn’t have a lien if you want to purchase a car. You should be able to find out whether there is a lien on the vehicle if you bought it. Unfortunately, if you are not the vehicle’s titleholder, you may not be able to determine whether there […]

Do you have a lien on your car title? If you do, you’ll need to get it released by your lienholder to obtain a clean title. What is a lienholder, who are they, and how do you contact them? What’s a lienholder? If you took out a loan to purchase a vehicle, the lienholder is […]

When getting your new vehicle titled in your name, you may need to contact the prior owner before transferring the title. However, if you don’t already know the prior owner, it can be more difficult to obtain this information. You will have to have a valid reason to contact the previous owner as per regulations […]

What’s the difference between the title number and the vehicle identification number? The title number and the VIN number were made for two different reasons. Title number vs. Vehicle identification number (VIN) The title number is typically a 7-8 character or number string that identifies the owner of the vehicle. It doesn’t necessarily tell you […]

When you’ve paid off the balance of an auto loan, your bank or lender should send you one of two documents: either a certificate of title or a lien release. But what’s the difference between the two and how do they relate to one another? How does a vehicle lien work? Your lender, who has […]

The vehicle title, registration, and bill of sale are all very important documents to have as a vehicle owner. These three documents may seem similar, but they have very different purposes. In this article, we’ll explain the difference between each document. Vehicle title The vehicle title, also known as the certificate of title, is a […]