shuang

Quick question (I think)

How do I know/check if a car has a lien or other claims attached to it? In BC I just go to our government sponsored insurance company. Not sure what the procedure is in the US.

Oh, also - if there is a lien, how do I make sure it has been removed?

Thanks!

Steve

Brave Heart

Does CARFAX not show Liens ?

shuang

It shows "Loan or lien reported" - I'm assuming that's when a lien is registered/attached. Does it also show when it's been removed?

Steve

Mike J

Hi Steve,

Does the carfax tell you whcih state? You can then contact the state and maybe find out more...

Good luck!

Cheers,

Mike

grouchy

Title history should show status of lien.

Lawrence_P

Do you have the title in-hand?

InTheAir

If the seller has a Title, then I don't think there can be lien (at least from a financing standpoint).

Ray Calvo

Should be shown on the title.

jnx

While this is usually true, it's not absolutly true.

shuang

I don't have the title in hand right now - I'm just trying to get prepared for a possible transaction.

long_beach_968

the regisration will always show a legal leinholder. call the bank on the regisration, and give them the social security# of the registered owner, and theres your payoff