Lien on car title

Can a bank put a lien on a car they have no financial interest in??
I just sold a car that I have owned free and clear for 15 years and the new owner can not register it because there's a Bank of America lien on the title...?Any thoughts on what is going on? Looks like I have to call the bank and I haven't a clue where to begin..

You have to indebt that car some way. I can't come over to your house or driveway and copy your vin off the dash and lien you for no reason. Sounds fishy to me. Sounds also like a lawsuit my make you some money. 'Hub

Could be an old un-released lien. When I transferred one of my cars to my mom, I found there was an old "electronic" title in Florida on the car.

The car was long paid off and I had physical possession of the title!

That's most likely what it is.. I call tomorrow and see what is up.. Looks like I will spend most of the day trying to find the right person to talk with... Thanks!

That's most likely what it is.. I call tomorrow and see what is up.. Looks like I will spend most of the day trying to find the right person to talk with... Thanks!This is simple and a 15 minute call found the answer for me.

Call the Title Section / Division of your State's Division of Motor Vehicles, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Department of Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety, or whatever they call it in your State. :)

Just tell them you need to check the status of the title.