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How do I get lein on my car title removed from previous owner?

Ive tried to reach the loan company on the title, but hit a dead end. What is the next step? i spoke to the previous original owner, she said the car was paid for in full in 1995, but does not have any paperwork .I dont need to know that Im an idiot for buying a car with a lien on the title. Its 12 yrs old, the car has definately been paid off. How do i get this lein off if i cant get in touch with the finance company listed on the title?

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1. you can't sell anything legally that is encumbered.so therefore you must go to the person who sold you that car and tell them to get the lean released,give you back all your money and out of pocket expenses to date or sue them.contact the prosecuting att. office where you reside and he will tell you exactly where you stand legally.
2. Shot yourself in the foot for not buying a car with a clear title, or a lien release letter. I know this answer does not help, but there are some things in life that just make common sense. Buying a car with a lien on it is not one of them. Talk to you local banker, or try the DMV to see if they have any suggestions.
3. I think u should sell the car and get ur money back their will be somebody that will want to buy it with no title,or u can go to the court house and ask what u can do ur going to be spending atleast 300 dollars to get a title
4. you would not have the title in your hand if it really had a lein still on it. lender holds untill paid off. the finance company name is on the title just shows where it was financed by previous owner. hope this helps. your secretary of states office or DMV office is the next step for more questions.