Add or Remove a Lien on a Vehicle. To add or remove a lien on your vehicle title, visit your local county tax office.A release of lien on the lienholder's letterhead must contain the same information as required in the "Vehicle Information" section of this form. How can I obtain a lien release if I lost or damaged my title? There was no enclosed vehicle title certificate inside, but there is a lien release letter enclosed. It can take up to six weeks or more to have the lien removed from your car title and make it officially yours. Complete in blue or black ink. In this case, your lender should send you a lien release once you make your last payment. Complete Onboarding. Take your final steps to add PNC as the lienholder on your new Auto loan.