Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form

Lien Release VP-186

Use VP-186 to certify that a lien against a vehicle has been fully satisfied when the vehicle has a printed title, and provide vehicle and lienholder details.

What this form is
VP-186 is a lien release for a lien on a printed vehicle title. The form collects the vehicle identification number, vehicle details, registered owner information, lienholder information, and the lienholder representative’s signature. The document states that electronic-record liens must be released electronically. Signatures must be originals, and changes may not be made after the form is signed and witnessed.
Who needs it
A lienholder representative can use this form to certify that a lien on a vehicle with a printed title has been fully satisfied.
Why it needs a notary
The lienholder representative’s signature must be notarized or witnessed by an authorized DMV representative. Online notarization is available with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Nevada agency named on the form.

Questions

What is Nevada DMV form VP-186 used for?

VP-186 certifies that a lien against a vehicle has been fully satisfied. The form states it can only be used to release a lien on a printed title.

Can VP-186 release a lien on an electronic title record?

No. The form states that if the title is an electronic record, the lienholder must release the lien electronically. The DMV will then create and mail a clear title.

Does VP-186 need to be notarized?

Yes. The lienholder representative’s signature must be notarized or witnessed by an authorized DMV representative. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signature online.