Buying A Car With A Lien 〈1080p〉

Use the VIN to search your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records or the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) to identify the lienholder.

Before exchanging any money, you must confirm the status of the lien: buying a car with a lien

Ask the seller for the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Use the VIN to search your state's Department