Exporting From US With a Lien?
 

Hello gang,

Trying to get some paperwork finalized before shipping to Korea.

I'm an American and my motorcycle is registered in Ohio. I have a loan balance outstanding on my motorcycle. Is it possible for me to export using only the registration? Or do I need to have a title/certified title and permission from the lien holder?

I've left a couple of messages with the US Customs office near my house, but they haven't gotten back to me.

Can anyone let me know what documents they needed when they exported?


Thanks,

Gino

no expert but varies by country, afaik.
also bank may not allow bike to leave usa.

pay it off if you can.

There is another thread here somewhere where an American travelling without his title struggled with Russian customs possibly because of this, there is no certain answer to your question only that you might have a problem without the title.

Actually, I'm more interested in the documents need by the US customs officials. America has this annoying habit of sticking to very precise rules.

Shipping your bike OUT of the USA should be fairly simple, straightforward process. Your Cargo/Shipping company or freight forwarder should handle everything required at the USA end. They will charge for ALL these "services".

I'm guessing USA DHS will sign off after a physical inspection of goods and recording of bike details. Not sure what else they may require?

NOTE: bringing a bike INTO the country is another matter. You may need an MCO for this but usually the original title document will suffice.

Korea, Russia and other countries are a whole different matter. No idea what each one requires. Original title is best, IMO but some countries will accept registration or temp title.

You could ask your lender for a copy of title but their lien will still appear on title. This is not a big deal as long as your name appears on title as legal owner.
(actually Bank is legal owner until you pay off loan)

Your shipper/agent or freight forwarder should be able to answer questions more precisely. Good luck, have a safe trip! bier