Lender Identification
Full legal name and contact of the beneficiary of the deed of trust, plus an authorized signer’s printed name and title to confirm who is releasing the lien.
A properly executed partial release clears title to the specified parcel so it can be sold, refinanced, or subdivided without affecting the remaining secured property. It limits lien scope, reduces title objections, and provides a recorded chain-of-title entry that third parties and title companies rely on.
Typical preparers include lenders, title companies, escrow officers, and real estate attorneys who manage secured property matters.
The lender or beneficiary listed in the original deed of trust must authorize and sign the partial release or delegate signature authority. The lender’s authorized officer or agent should include printed name, title, and contact information to verify authority if needed.
The borrower or grantor remains a party of record and should receive copies; in some jurisdictions the borrower signs only when required by the lender. Recording requires correct grantor/grantee identification to avoid clouded title.
Full legal name and contact of the beneficiary of the deed of trust, plus an authorized signer’s printed name and title to confirm who is releasing the lien.
Book/page or instrument number and county where the original deed of trust was recorded so the release links to the correct security instrument.
Exact metes-and-bounds or lot and block description of the portion being released; use the same legal description form as in the original deed for consistency.
A precise statement of the portion being released (e.g., Parcel A, Tract 2, or specific acreage) to avoid ambiguity in title searches.
Any stated consideration, conditions of release (such as payoff), or reservation language that limits the scope of the release should be explicit and unambiguous.
A properly completed notary block or RON certification and any required witness statements for the jurisdiction, with signature and date for county recording.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Roles and Order | Set lender as primary signer; borrower as recipient if required |
| Authentication Level | Email + SMS code or KBA for higher assurance |
| Notary / RON Options | Enable remote notarization workflow when state permits |
| Recording Destination | Attach county recorder address and required county cover sheet |
When completing a partial release electronically, choose a platform that preserves PDF/A or native PDF signatures and supports required integrations.
Record as soon as reasonably possible after notarization
Recording may take 1–10 business days depending on county
Retain A/V and notary journal per state RON rules
Send recorded copy immediately to title and escrow
Confirm county and eRecording transaction fees up front
Draft with exact description and original recording reference.
Obtain lender officer signature or agent delegation.
Complete notary acknowledgement or RON session.
Record at county and deliver recorded copies to parties.
Martin Properties needed to sell a single lot from a financed tract immediately
A lender released acreage after a payoff on a subdivided parcel
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |