Add or Remove Lien From Title

To add a lien to your title, you will need:

  • Your MN title
  • If you are refinancing and there is a lienholder showing on the title, you will need to submit a lien release. If you don’t you will have two lienholders showing on the title 
  • Fill out your MN title with help from our Add a Lien Guide (PDF)
  • Call us at (952) 496-8432 for total amount
  • Place in the drop box, mail
  • Complete in person using our standby list
  • Your request will be processed and mailed to the address provided on the application. 

To remove a lien from your title, you will need:

  • Your MN title 
  • If your address is the same, leave the title blank 
  • If your address has changed, fill out the address boxes in the middle section of the title
  • A lien release from your secured party 
  • Amount due: $11 
  • Place in a drop box or mail to the Service Center 
  • Use our standby list to complete in person
  • Your request will be processed and mailed to the address provided on the application. 

Payment Options (Both Adding and Removing)

  • Check or Money Order: Make it out to Scott County. Include your driver’s license number and phone number on the check 
  • Credit/Debit Card by Phone (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
    • Leave call back phone number in envelope / email. We will call you for your credit card number.
    • Card must be in registered owner’s name 
    • Additional 2.49% service fee is applied at time of sale