Frequently Asked ELT Questions

Electronic Lien and Title in Florida 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 Florida. It should help clarify the basic procedures and concepts of our Florida ELT electronic lien and title program. After reading through our Florida 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 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and represent Florida ELT's understanding of the way the Florida DHSMV intends for the Florida 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 FLHSMV.gov website and attorney to clarify any outstanding questions or queries and to check for updated policies. You can rely on the Florida ELT system always being up-to-date and fully 100% compliant with Florida DHSMV ELT rules.

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

    If you are named as the lienholder on a Florida title you need to register and use the Florida electronic lien and title service. Likewise, if you currently have a finance license starting in MV or SF, you need to register. Register with us for electronic lien and title service online and comply with FLHSMV mandates.


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

    Soon after you register for a Florida electronic lien and title account with Florida ELT, we'll email you a form (HSMV 82150) to sign and mail back to us. This form is required by the FLHSMV and allows a unique ELT Identification number to be assigned to you. The ELT ID number is used on the Florida title application (Form 82040).


  • Why should I choose Florida ELT as my Florida electronic lien and title provider?

    Auto Data Direct, the providers of the Florida ELT service, are very well suited and capable of providing outstanding service for Florida electronic liens and titles and relied upon by thousands of lienholders throughout the United States. ADD has worked with Florida lienholders since 1999 and is a certified provider for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to deliver its ELT, ETR and EFS services via a single ADD customer account.
    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 Florida ELT safe and secure?

    The Florida ELT system is the safest and most secure way to store your liens and titles electronically in the state of Florida. Many lienholders have expressed concern and doubt as to whether or not the system is secure and reliable enough to hold such sensitive data. Florida 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.

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