Terms Used In South Carolina Code 56-19-300

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
A distinctive certificate of title shall be issued for a vehicle last previously registered in another state or country, the laws of which do not require that lienholders be named on a certificate of title to perfect their security interests. The certificate shall contain the legend, "THIS VEHICLE MAY BE SUBJECT TO AN UNDISCLOSED LIEN," and may contain any other information the Department of Motor Vehicles prescribes.