Whenever it is desired to enter a lien or an assignment upon a certificate and such certificate is not available, upon delivery to the Recorder of the instrument or assignment the Recorder shall demand that the person possessing the certificate surrender it for the purpose of entering thereon the lien or the assignment and upon surrender of the certificate the Recorder shall perform the same acts as in cases where the certificate was presented with the instrument. This section shall not be deemed to affect the priority given under § 50-1203(3) to a lien where the instrument is presented together with the certificate.
(July 2, 1940, 54 Stat. 739, ch. 527, § 9.)
1981 Ed., § 40-1009.
1973 Ed., § 40-709.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 50 - Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 12 - Liens on Motor Vehicles or Trailers
§ 50–1202. Lien to appear on certificate of title; effect of other liens
§ 50–1203. Entry of lien — Priority
§ 50–1204. Entry of lien — Form and requirements of instrument creating lien; when lien not entered
§ 50–1205. Liens to be kept by Recorder in Director’s office. [Repealed]
§ 50–1207. Entry of lien on previously issued certificate
§ 50–1210. Satisfaction of liens — Possession of certificate
§ 50–1211. Satisfaction of liens — Duties of Recorder; procedure when certificate lost
§ 50–1213. Fee for releasing liens
§ 50–1214. Place and method of recordation. [Repealed]
§ 50–1215. False statements as to liens; violations of law chapter
§ 50–1218. Electronic creation, recordation, and transfer of liens