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Liens and release problems
A loan payoff and a clean title are connected but separate milestones. We compare the lienholder shown on the record with the release or payoff evidence.
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A paid loan still appears on the title
The lien may remain until the formal release is recorded.
Read the guideThe old lienholder has closed or merged
The name on the title may differ from the institution that now holds records.
Read the guideVIN error on a lien release
A release with a mismatched identifier may not clear the intended vehicle.
Read the guideTwo security interests on one title
Each recorded interest may need its own resolution.
Read the guideA lien appears during a planned transfer
The buyer or new owner needs to understand what remains secured.
Read the guideCurrent official guidance
Forms and agency instructions can change. We review the latest requirements against your actual documents.
Montana MVD title and registration forms