Frequently Asked ELT Questions

Electronic Lien and Title in North Carolina has many elements that may be challenging at times for vehicle lienholders to fully grasp. The following questions and answers include general questions lienholders often have about the electronic lien and title system in North Carolina. It should help clarify the basic procedures and concepts of our North Carolina ELT electronic lien and title program. After reading through our North Carolina Electronic Lien and Title FAQs, should you still have questions, please call 1 (888) 675-7477 or write to us.

*Please note that these questions and answers have been created with the assistance of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and represent North Carolina ELT's understanding of the way the North Carolina DMV intends for the North Carolina Electronic Lien and Title system to function. They are provided as a general guide but should not be relied on as a substitute for your counsel. Please consult with the ncdot.gov/dmv website and attorney to clarify any outstanding questions or queries and to check for updated policies. You can rely on the North Carolina ELT system always being up-to-date and fully 100% compliant with North Carolina DMV ELT rules.

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  • How do I know if I need to register for the North Carolina ELT electronic lien and title service?

    If your business is named as the lienholder on a North Carolina title you need to register and use the North Carolina Electronic Lien and Title service. Likewise, if you are a North Carolina licensed financial institution that holds a security interest in a North Carolina titled vehicle, you are required to enroll in the mandatory ELT Program. Register with us for electronic lien and title service online and comply with North Carolina DMV mandates.


  • What happens after I register for electronic lien and title service with North Carolina ELT?

    Soon after you register for a North Carolina Electronic Lien and Title account with North Carolina ELT, we'll provide your business with a unique ELT Identification Number. The ELT ID number is used on the North Carolina title application when placing liens.


  • Why should I choose North Carolina ELT as my North Carolina Electronic Lien and Title provider?

    Auto Data Direct, the provider of the North Carolina ELT service, is very well suited and capable of providing outstanding service for North Carolina electronic liens and titles and relied upon by thousands of lienholders throughout the entire United States.

    We have industry leading software developers that make the system(s) you use reliable, easy and efficient, the friendliest and most knowledgeable support staff, and strong management that work to continuously enhance service offerings that help you comply with state regulations and focus on your business.


  • Is North Carolina ELT safe and secure?

    The North Carolina ELT system is the safest and most secure way to store your liens and titles electronically in the state of North Carolina. Many lienholders have expressed concern and doubt as to whether or not the system is secure and reliable enough to hold such sensitive data. North Carolina ELT secures access and modifications to your account in many ways and has several controls in place to ensure that lien information is stored securely. Never share your user ID and password with anyone. If you need to add additional users, please go through the proper steps in the Settings > Add Users section of the system.

    North Carolina ELT is a certified provider of electronic lien and title service for the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Lienholders can rest assured that data is being held in strictest accordance with North Carolina DMV regulations and the highest and best security and programming practices are used, including routine security scans and data backups.


  • Do you provide ELT service in other states?

    Auto Data Direct provides ELT access to GA, CA, FL, LA, NC, NV, AZ, SC, MI, MA, MD, KS, NE, NY, ID, IA, IN, OH, PA, ND, SD, TX, WA, WV, WI. Learn more about ADD’s ELT program and benefits.

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