North Dakota Department of Transportation · North Dakota state form
SFN 2876 Release of Lien by Legal Owner
Use SFN 2876 to document that a lien on a motor vehicle has been released and the certificate of title delivered to the registered owner.
- What this form is
- SFN 2876 is a North Dakota Department of Transportation form for a lien holder releasing a lien and encumbrance on a motor vehicle. It collects the registered owner and vehicle details, lien holder information, and the lien holder’s signature. The form includes an acknowledgment section for a notary public or authorized officer, with a place for a notary stamp.
- Who needs it
- A lien holder uses this form to document release of a motor vehicle lien and delivery of the certificate of title to the registered owner.
- Why it needs a notary
- The lien holder’s signature must be notarized or acknowledged by an authorized officer. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the North Dakota agency named on the form.
Questions
Who completes SFN 2876?
The lien holder completes the release section for the motor vehicle and provides the lien holder’s name and signature.
Is a notary needed for SFN 2876?
Yes. The form instructs the lien holder to sign before a notary public or authorized officer and includes an acknowledgment and notary stamp section. Online notarization is available with a commissioned online notary.
What vehicle information does the form request?
The form requests the registered owner’s name and mailing address, along with the vehicle’s year, make, style, model, vehicle identification number, and title number.