5-Year-Old Florida Car Lien on Title Removal Step-by-Step Instructions

This is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only.

Supplies needed:
About $10 for postage
Two envelopes
One Stamp
Power of Attorney Form 82053 filled out by you and the seller
Notice of Sale/Bill of Sale Form 82050 Filed out by you and the seller
Lien Satisfaction Form 82260
Certified Mail Receipt form 3800
Return Receipt Requested form 3811

When going to the DMV bring all original documents with you.
Original Vehicle Power of Attorney.
Original Bill of Sale.
Time Stamped Certified Mail Receipt.
If your letter is received at the address of the lien holder, bring the Return Receipt with you.
If your letter gets rejected at the address of the lien holder, bring the UNOPENED letter also.
If you want the paper title, bring extra money.

I always scan all documents into my computer or take photos just in case something is misplaced.


5-Year-Old Florida Car Lien on Title Removal Step-by-Step Instructions


Vehicle Check Information
https://services.flhsmv.gov/MVCheckWeb/

Certified Mail Receipt form 3800
https://store.usps.com/store/product/shipping-supplies/certified-mail-receipt-form-3800-P_FORM_3800

Return Receipt Requested form 3811
https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Return-Receipt-The-Basics#Green_Card

Vehicle Power of Attorney form
https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/82053.pdf

Lien Satisfaction Form
https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/82260.pdf

Notice of Sale Form
https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/82050.pdf

Florida Statute reference
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0319/0319.html

Title XXIIII 24 Chapter 319

319.241 Removal of lien from records.—The owner of a motor vehicle or mobile home upon which a lien has been filed with the department or noted upon a certificate of title for a period of 5 years may apply to the department in writing for such lien to be removed from the department files or from the certificate of title. The application shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant has notified the lienholder by certified mail, not less than 20 days prior to the date of the application, of his or her intention to apply to the department for removal of the lien. Ten days after receipt of the application, the department may remove the lien from its files or from the certificate of title, as the case may be, if no statement in writing protesting removal of the lien is received by the department from the lienholder within the 10-day period. If, however, the lienholder files with the department within the 10-day period a written statement that the lien is still outstanding, the department shall not remove the lien until the lienholder presents a satisfaction of lien to the department. Ten days after the receipt of an application for a derelict motor vehicle certificate and notification to the lienholder, the department may remove the lien from the derelict motor vehicle record if a written statement protesting removal of the lien is not received by the department from the lienholder within the 10-day period.
History.—s. 1, ch. 59-479; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 10, ch. 82-134; s. 342, ch. 95-148; s. 8, ch. 2010-198.


YOUR NAME (xxx) xxx-xxxx Phone Number
YOUR ADDRESS

DATE

LIEN HOLDER:
LEIN HOLDER NAME
LEIN HOLDER ADDRESS


CERTIFIED MAIL: xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inform you that I am in the process of transferring ownership of the vehicle with the following details: You being the registered agent for the lien holder, you can assist in this matter.
● COLOR MAKE MODEL TRIM
● VIN:
● DATE OF LIEN: XX/XX/XXXX
Please be advised that there is a lien on the vehicle, and as required by Florida law, I am notifying you of the pending transfer of ownership. (Title 24 - 319.241)
I am providing a copy of a power of attorney for this motor vehicle.
I am applying to the DMV to have the lien removed from the vehicle. You never mailed the title. You never removed the lien when the final payment was made on this motor vehicle. If you protest this notice, provide a statement to the DMV the lien is still outstanding. I am also sending a lien satisfaction form with a self-addressed envelope and stamp to make matters easier for you to release the title.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

-YOUR NAME



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