To obtain a lien release you may be asked to provide a copy of the Title for the vehicle that you are requesting be released. The lienholder must print the letter on the official letterhead of the loan company, and an authorized officer must sign the letter.How can I obtain a lien release if I lost or damaged my title? First gather the proof of all payments on the lien and and or the final statement that says it's paid in full. A lien release is when the lienholder formally gives up their claim to the vehicle's title. It lets the car be bought or sold without strings attached. Please allow up to 10 business days for the lien release, after the vehicle loan is paid in full. For electronic titles. A vehicle title with a lien from an out of business lienholder has a DMV hold on it until a lien release is obtained. AAA Members in New York can get their vision tested for free at AAA branches.