West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles · West Virginia state form
DMV-12-A-TR Release of Lien
Use this form to release a lien on a motor vehicle recorded on a West Virginia Certificate of Title issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
- What this form is
- The DMV-12-A-TR Release of Lien records a lien holder’s release of a lien associated with a West Virginia Certificate of Title. The form requests lien holder and registered owner information, vehicle details, lien information, and the officer’s signature and title. It also contains an acknowledgment and a notary signature and commission expiration section.
- Who needs it
- A lien holder releasing a lien recorded on a West Virginia Certificate of Title can use this form to document the release.
- Why it needs a notary
- The form includes an acknowledgment and a notary signature and commission expiration section, so the signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the West Virginia agency named on the form.
Questions
What is DMV-12-A-TR used for?
It documents a lien holder’s release of a lien associated with a West Virginia Certificate of Title issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
What information does the Release of Lien form request?
The form asks for lien holder and registered owner information, vehicle details, lien information, and the authorized officer’s signature and title.
Does the Release of Lien form need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment and a notary signature section, so the signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.