Payoff procedures vary depending on whether the lienholder is using the Electronic Lien Title (ELT) system or a paper title. Remove a lien on a piece of property with LawDepot's free Lien Release form.Customize, download, and print your form now. Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, or laborers must file mechanics' liens with the county recorder, which then become recorded liens against your property. Search Official Records for liens. To find a payoff amount, please contact the creditor or Liening party for the correct amount. Alternately, they may complete a Lien Release and you may submit this with an Application for Duplicate Title. Payoff Request stalling Letter. Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements. You can also submit an online records request to the DMV.