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Before you buy, take down the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and go to Title Check on the TxDMV website to use the national motor vehicle database to make sure the vehicle has a clean title.

The electronic title is created and held by TxDMV in the state motor vehicle database. Title applications are submitted and processed through the local county tax office.

Owners with electronic titles (and no lien) can request an electronic title be converted to a paper title through the department's online services website MyDMV Portal for a fee of $4.50.

After the lien on a vehicle is paid off, the lienholder has 10 days after receipt of payment to release the lien. If the lien was recorded on a paper title, the lienholder mails the title to you.

You will need to: Schedule an appointment at a TxDMV Regional Service Center. Complete the Application for Certified Copy of Title (VTR-34) Provide your original release of lien letter or document and a valid photo ID. Pay the $5.45 fee.

Please allow a minimum of 20 business days for processing of your title application. If there is a lien on the vehicle, the lienholder will receive the title. If you have not received your title within 30 business days, please contact us.

Visit the nearest TxDMV regional service center. Complete the Application for a Certified Copy of Title (Form VTR-34). NOTE: All recorded owners must sign the form and provide photo ID (or a copy) at time of application.

When your loan is paid off, your lender will send the lien release to the DMV. The DMV or other state office will then send the updated title to you. This process can take longer than in a title-holding state. However, you may not have to submit much, if any, paperwork.