West Virginia Code
Article 4A. Liens and Encumbrances on Vehicles to Be Shown on Certificate of Title; Notice to Creditors and Purchasers
§17A-4A-8. Failure to Execute Release or to Surrender Certificate When Lien Paid

It shall be unlawful and constitute a misdemeanor for a lienor who holds a certificate of title either electronically or in a paper format as provided in this article to refuse or fail to execute a release as provided for in the next preceding section, or to refuse or fail to surrender the certificate of title to the person legally entitled thereto within fifteen days after the lien shall have been paid and satisfied.

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West Virginia Code

Chapter 17A. Motor Vehicle Administration, Registration, Certificate of Title, and Antitheft Provisions

Article 4A. Liens and Encumbrances on Vehicles to Be Shown on Certificate of Title; Notice to Creditors and Purchasers

§17A-4A-1. Certificate to Show Liens or Encumbrances

§17A-4A-2. Liens and Encumbrances Subsequently Created

§17A-4A-2a. Electronic Transfer of Liens

§17A-4A-3. Notice of Lien; Noninventory Lien Created by Voluntary Act of the Owner Not Shown on Certificate of Title or Otherwise Perfected Void as to Subsequent Purchasers and Lien Creditors; Exceptions

§17A-4A-4. Purchase Money Lien or Encumbrance; Effective Date of Lien; Dealer to Record Lien; Fees

§17A-4A-5. Priority of Liens Shown on Certificate

§17A-4A-6. Who to Hold Certificate of Title Subject to Lien; Transfer of Possession Upon Satisfaction of Lien; Assignment of Obligation by Lien Holder

§17A-4A-7. Release of Lien or Encumbrance Shown on Certificate of Title

§17A-4A-8. Failure to Execute Release or to Surrender Certificate When Lien Paid

§17A-4A-9. Levy of Execution, etc.

§17A-4A-10. Fee for Recording and Release of Lien

§17A-4A-11. Article to Create No Cause of Action Against Lienor for Damage to Property or Injury to Person

§17A-4A-12. Article Not to Apply to Certain Common-Law and Statutory Liens

§17A-4A-13. Article Not to Apply to Vehicle Accessories

§17A-4A-14. Effect of Article on Liens and Encumbrances Created in Transactions Consummated Before Vehicle Brought Into State and Subject to Registration and Titling in State

§17A-4A-15. Expiration of Lien or Encumbrance; Refiling

§17A-4A-16. Vehicle Leases Which Are Not Sales or Security Interests