Release of retention of title (reserva de dominio)
The procedure done once a vehicle bought on credit is paid off: the release of the retention of title is registered at the INTT, which removes the lien and leaves the car fully in the buyer's name. Without this step, ownership stays restricted even if you've already paid everything.
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- You tell us about your case. It's free.
- We send you the price in writing, within 1 to 3 hours.
- You decide. If it works for you, we start. If not, you delete it with one click and pay nothing.
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Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- For anyone who bought a vehicle on credit with retention of title, has finished paying it off, and needs the car free of the lien and fully in their name. And for dealers and dealerships that handle releases frequently, with a preferred partner rate
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Review of the release letter issued by the bank or dealership.
- Generation of the INTT's single procedure form.
- Gathering of the required documents.
- Registration of the release of the retention of title at the INTT, until the vehicle is free of the lien.
Does not include
- Issuing the release letter, which must come from the bank or dealership that financed you.
- The notarized power of attorney, when an attorney-in-fact handles the procedure, although we can handle that too.
- The INTT's official fees, which are paid separately and are low.
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What you need
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You have 0 of 5.
- The original release letter for the retention of title, issued by the bank or dealership
- The original vehicle registration certificate
- The owner's valid cédula (Venezuelan national ID card)
- And, if an attorney-in-fact handles the procedure, a notarized power of attorney
- Civil liability insurance is optional
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 3 to 7 business days.
- Step 1
Give us the release
You hand us the bank's release letter and the vehicle details.
You do this - Step 2
We check
We confirm everything is in order and generate the INTT's single procedure form.
We do this - Step 3
We file
We submit the form and cover the official fees through authorized channels.
We do this - Step 4
We register
We handle the release at the INTT.
We do this - Result
Done
We hand you the vehicle free of the lien, fully in your name.
You receive it
With the release letter from the bank or dealership, we prepare the INTT form, gather the required documents and register the release.
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The official notary fee. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment has two parts, and we show you each one separately. Our base professional fee, from $45, for handling the entire process at the INTT for you; if you're a dealer or handle several releases, our preferred partner rate applies
The INTT's official fees, which are low and paid through authorized channels. Official amounts are paid in bolívares Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if I finished paying but don't cancel the retention of title?
The car still carries a lien in favor of the lender. You can't sell it clean and it isn't fully yours, even if you don't owe a single bolívar.
Who issues the payoff letter?
The bank or dealership that financed you; with it, we do the rest.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $45, covers the process at the INTT. The official fee is low and paid separately; we give you the exact figure up front.
Can I sell the car without releasing the retention of title?
It's not a good idea; release it first, or the buyer inherits the lien.
Do you have a rate for dealers?
Yes, a volume partner price.
About this procedure
When you buy a car on credit with retention of title, you use the vehicle from day one, but full ownership isn't yours until you pay the last installment. And here's what many people don't know: paying the last installment isn't enough. Until the release of the retention of title is registered at the INTT, that car still shows up with a lien, which means you can't freely sell it or deal with it as its full owner. Canceling the retention of title is exactly that final step: with the release letter issued by the bank or dealership, plus the vehicle's registration certificate and the INTT form, the release is registered and the car comes out clean, fully in your name. With a car-paperwork advisor's know-how, we handle the whole process for you: we check that you have the right release letter, generate the single procedure form, gather the required documents and file the registration at the INTT, so you don't have to go from office to office. If an attorney-in-fact handles the procedure on your behalf, a notarized power of attorney is also needed, and we can take care of that too. And if you're a dealer or handle several releases a month, we have a preferred partner rate.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code) · Ley sobre Ventas con Reserva de Dominio (Retention of Title Sales Law)
- The most common mistake. Thinking that paying the last installment means everything is done
- It isn't until the release is registered at the INTT, so don't leave this step half-done or you'll run into trouble when you sell
- You first need the bank's release letter; without it, the process can't start
- And if you handle volume, ask about the partner rate
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