Other liens can be added electronically and are not shown on the title. This method results in faster service to vehicle owners. MVD then forwards the title to the vehicle owner or to the next lienholder of record. Once the lien has been satisfied, a lienholder sends an electronic message releasing the lien. This process eliminates the need for printing and mailing individual paper titles. Lienholders are required to perfect or release liens electronically using the current ELT process through an approved ELT service provider. Electronic Lien and TitleĪn electronic lien and title (ELT) is an electronic method by which MVD and authorized lienholders exchange essential vehicle, lien and title information. The owner may take the lien release to an MVD or Authorized Third Party office to obtain a new title or give the buyer the signed and notarized title with a lien release from the lender. If a lien is on a paper title, it will appear in the space marked "Lienholders." When the lien is paid/satisfied, the vehicle owner receives a "lien release" from the lender. Financial Liensįinancial liens either appear on the front of the paper title or are held electronically and are generally for a defined period of time. Liens fall into two general categories: financial liens and other liens. A service is available on to check for liens and unresolved financial obligations on an Arizona titled vehicle.