Lien holders must notify the DMV when you finish paying off your lien and sometimes that falls through the cracks. You should be able to reach out to your lien holder directly and obtain a lien release in order to show that your lien has been paid off.
My car is paid off, why does my title show that I still owe money on it?
Selling a vehicle with a satisfied lien or loan
Updated over 4 years ago