This request can be made through the DMV or directly to the lender. The FDIC may be able to assist you in obtaining a lien release if the request is for a customer of a failed bank that was placed into FDIC receivership.The lienholder must print the letter on the official letterhead of the loan company, and an authorized officer must sign the letter. Before you submit a request, call the Lien Program at (916) 8454350 to review your options. To submit a request, you must: Gather these items:. Below you will find links to useful forms and documents for easy and convenient access. Try the DMV and just insist that the bank doesnt have the lien and you need to get this resolved. How can I obtain a lien release if I lost or damaged my title? A vehicle title with a lien from an out of business lienholder has a DMV hold on it until a lien release is obtained. Once the correct fee is established, Riverside County will fill in the amount on the check.