Recording Reference
Include the original instrument number, book/page or recording date so the termination links directly to the prior recorded notice and avoids ambiguity in search results.
Recording and publishing a termination notice creates a public record that communicates the change in legal rights, reduces risk of mistaken claims, and supports clean title or contract closure.
Common users and recipients vary by industry and transaction type.
In practice, attorneys, lenders, and public filing agents also review or request the recorded termination notice before concluding financial or property transactions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or knowledge-based verification |
| File format | PDF/A preferred; check county requirements |
| Notarization | Enable RON workflow or attach in-person notary scan |
| Delivery | Automatic recording receipt and distributed signed copies |
Electronic filing requires matching platform capabilities to recorder and notarization requirements.
Verify recorder-specific e-recording rules before relying on a particular eSubmission workflow and retain certified copies for your records.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Include the original instrument number, book/page or recording date so the termination links directly to the prior recorded notice and avoids ambiguity in search results.
List full legal names and roles (grantor, grantee, lien claimant) so readers can confirm identities without relying on secondary references.
Provide the precise legal description used in the original notice; street addresses alone are insufficient for most recorder indexing systems.
State unambiguous language that the prior notice is terminated, including any conditions satisfied or payments that triggered the termination.
Include a notary acknowledgement or remote notarization certificate if the recorder requires notarized execution for acceptance.
Reserve space for the recorder's stamp, instrument number, and filing fee notation so the recorded copy is self-contained for future reference.
A buyer discovered a previously recorded mechanic's lien.
A subcontractor released its lien rights after payment settlement.