How to Replace the Green Book for a Vehicle with Unreleased Lien?
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If the vehicle transfer procedures have not been completed, contact the original owner. The original owner should bring their ID card, vehicle license, and drive the car to the DMV to apply for a replacement. If the vehicle has already been transferred, the current owner must bring their ID card and vehicle license, and drive the car to the DMV to apply for a replacement. This is the only motor vehicle service that cannot be handled by a proxy; the owner must personally complete the procedure.
Oh, I totally understand that anxious feeling. If the car hasn't been released from lien, replacing the green title can be quite complicated. First, you'll need to contact the lending bank or finance company and request a written consent letter confirming the vehicle is still under mortgage but they permit you to reissue the green title. Then bring your original ID card, driver's license copy, and vehicle registration documents to the local DMV to apply for a replacement. The DMV will verify the materials, and if everything checks out, you should receive the new certificate in a few days. The key is coordinating with the bank in advance to prevent delays, otherwise the replacement process might get stuck. I've seen a friend lose some money in a transfer deal because of this delay. Remember, DMV procedures are quite formal, but take it step by step patiently - it'll get resolved. Safety first, don't let anything go wrong.
