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Car Titles | Lien Release | North Dakota

Our customers come to us for all of their vehicle title recovery needs. From straightforward new car title requests to complicated lien release issues with lenders, every type of title request has its own process, with subtle differences in requirements. Your car title is your proof of ownership; it plays an important role in all future sales and transfers. You can navigate the steps on your own, and we have outlined the details below to help you do that. However, if you would rather not spend the time and energy figuring this out, CarTitles.com is happy to help. Just click the link below to get started with one of our expert team members.

North Dakota Car Title Requirements

To acquire a North Dakota vehicle title, you will need the below information and paperwork:

  • Signed title
  • Application for Certificate of Title & Registration (SFN 2872) for:
    • New car title
    • Out-of-state vehicle title transfer
    • Lost car titles
    • Damaged car title replacement
    • Deceased owner car title transfer
    • Duplicate car title request
  • Valid photo ID
  • Proof of insurance
  • Odometer disclosure
  • Damage disclosure statement if vehicle is under 9 years old (SFN 18609)

There are also several fees that you will need to pay as part of the title recovery process; not all will apply to every scenario:

  • Duplicate title ($5)
  • Title transfer administrative fee (approximately $10)
  • Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) (5% of the vehicle’s purchase price)
  • Registration fees (vary based on vehicle age, weight, and other factors)

For more specific fee amounts, click here for the motor vehicle fee calculator.

North Dakota Lien Release

When you pay off a car loan, you need a lien release to signify that your lender no longer has a claim—or lien—on that vehicle. Processes vary by state; in North Dakota, you will need to send a formal request by mail requesting the lien release. Include your vehicle’s VIN and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Your lender will then mail you the signed title or a separate lien release document on their letterhead. You will take that document to your local NDDOT or county treasurer’s office along with your completed title application (linked above).

We Help with Car Titles

From new and replacement car title requests to lien release acquisition, and everything in between, CarTitles.com is the expert you need to save you time and headaches. We know North Dakota’s requirements inside and out, and we can help make your title recovery process a smooth one. Let our team do the heavy lifting and gather your documents, fee information, and everything else you need. We put everything into one easy-to-follow packet, complete with return envelopes. You just sign and return. Click the link below to get started, or to request a consultation with our team.