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Lien Additions and Releases in Louisiana

Add or release a lien on your Louisiana title fast. We handle lender filings, ELT coordination, and lien releases through the OMV. Schedule today.

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25 Years of ExperienceNotary and title work
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Manage Your Vehicle Liens the Right Way

Adding or removing a lien on your title requires precise paperwork and OMV compliance. Mistakes can delay financing, title transfers, or registration renewals. Our licensed agents work with the Louisiana OMV and Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) system to record lienholders accurately or release existing liens once your loan is paid off.

What You Get With Our ELT Support

Louis Dutel helping a customer with title paperwork at the Title Authority service desk in Covington

Electronic Lien & Title Coordination

Secure Lien Filing

Verified Lien Releases

Support for Dealers and Lenders

Fast Turnaround and Compliance

Common Questions About Lien Additions & Releases

How It Works

Here’s how we handle lien additions and releases quickly and securely:

Provide Title and Loan Documentation

Bring your title, bill of sale, and lender documentation. We verify ownership and lien details.

Receive Updated Title

After approval, you will receive an updated vehicle title reflecting your new lienholder or showing the lien release.

File Lien or Release with OMV

We submit your lien addition or release request through the OMV and Louisiana ELT system.

Need ELT Support?

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Secure Your Title the Right Way

Schedule a Visit Call (985) 590-4400

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Phone(985) 590-4400 Emaillou@nolatitleauthority.com Office73015 Highway 25 Suite C, Covington, LA 70435

Hours: Mon-Fri9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sat10:00AM - 2:00PM; SunClosed

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Lou has always gone above and beyond to help us get all documents filed and updated for all of our OMV needs. So much quicker and easier than visiting the state offices and the service is always friendly. He knows what he’s talking about and you won’t get the run around

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FAQs

Common Questions

If your title showing a lien release is lost or stolen, we can request a duplicate title that notes the lien as satisfied. You’ll need to provide a sworn statement or proof of the lien discharge.

The Louisiana Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) system allows the OMV, lienholders, and public tag agents to exchange lien and title information digitally. When you request a lien addition or release, we file it electronically through ELT so your title status updates quickly and accurately.

Once your loan is paid off, provide the lienholder’s release document and proof of payment. We then file the lien release with the OMV and ELT system to update your title to clear ownership.

You’ll need your title, valid photo ID, the loan agreement or security instrument, and lender information. We review and submit these documents to the OMV to ensure compliance with Louisiana requirements.

Yes. After an electronic lien release is filed through the ELT system, a paper title is printed and mailed to the vehicle owner or designated recipient as proof of the updated record.

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