Electronic Lien Program

The Electronic Lien Program (ELP) is a paperless method by which the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and a lending institution (lienholder) can exchange vehicle and title information. Instead of printing a paper title and mailing it to the lienholder, DMV Headquarters can transmit essential identifying information electronically. Once the lien has been satisfied, the lienholder sends DMV Headquarters an electronic message releasing the title. DMV Headquarters then prints and mails the title to the vehicle owner.

This process eliminates much of the paper handling involved in the vehicle titling process. Both parties benefit from lower costs of processing, mailing, filing and retrieving paper.

• General Information
• Participants
• How the Electronic Lien Program (ELP) is Set Up
• The Overall Process
• Lienholder's Responsibilities
• Technical Specifications
• How to Join the Program
• Who to Contact for More Information
• Sample Memorandum of Understanding
• Application Form
• Conversion of Existing Paper Titles to Electronic
• Frequently Asked Questions