Lien Release Title Delay

Summary

In Virginia, lienholders must release the title within 10 days after the lien is paid off. If not, you can apply for a new title through the DMV. For issues like altered tags, no insurance, and expired inspection, consider seeking legal advice before your court date. If the lienholder is uncooperative, legal action may be necessary. Contact the Virginia State Bars Lawyer Referral Service for further assistance.

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My dad had a lien on his bike, that I didn’t know about for awhile and I just fixed his bike and took it to make sure it ran before anything, and I was pulled over and got a ticket for altered tags, no insurance, and dead inspection, well I payed the lien off afterwards and it’s been over a month and still has not sent me the title and I have court in 9 days
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Can you please let me know which state you are located in? It will help me provide more accurate information.
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Hello ****, your situation seems complex. To provide accurate legal information, I need to know your location. Could you please share the state you're in?
Virginia
Hello ****,
In Virginia:
- The lienholder generally has 10 days to release the title after the lien is paid off.
- For altered tags, there may be penalties.
- Driving without insurance could lead to suspension of your license.
Consider seeking legal advice before your court date.
It’s been over 30 days since I payed the lien off
I understand your frustration, ****. In Virginia, if the lienholder doesn't release the title within 10 days, you can apply for a new title. Contact Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for assistance.
I’ve tried the dmv still shows the lien on it
I understand your concern, ****. It might be useful to directly contact the lienholder. If this doesn't resolve the issue, consider legal assistance. Virginia State Bar offers a Lawyer Referral Service that could help.
I’ve talked to the lien holder
I see, ****. If the lien holder fails to cooperate, you may have to take legal action. You can consult with a lawyer or contact the Virginia State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for help with this matter.