Original reference
Full citation of the deed of trust: book/page or recording number, original lender, date, and county of record to unequivocally identify the lien being released.
A full reconveyance conclusively removes a lien from the property record, reducing title risk and enabling refinancing or sale. It provides documentary proof the security instrument has been satisfied and helps prevent future claims against clear title under state recording statutes.
Clear communication among these parties ensures accurate execution, notarization, and timely recording to restore unencumbered title.
Full citation of the deed of trust: book/page or recording number, original lender, date, and county of record to unequivocally identify the lien being released.
A clear declaration from the trustee or beneficiary that the secured debt has been paid in full and that reconveyance is authorized under the deed of trust terms.
Authenticated signature of the trustee or authorized agent; if executed by an agent, include capacity and authority language to avoid challenges.
Notarial acknowledgement executed in compliance with Oregon notary rules affirming the identity of the signer and the date of execution.
Space reserved for the county recorder’s stamp, assigned recording number, and recording date to validate the reconveyance in public records.
Legal description of the real property (metes and bounds or lot/block) matching the original deed of trust to prevent ambiguity.
| Setting | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature method | In-person, RON allowed, or electronic signature options |
| Authentication level | Email + SMS OTP or ID verification for trustee signers |
| Conditional fields | Auto-fill recording block once recording number added |
| Retention option | Archive signed PDF and audit trail for compliance |
Ensure the platform you choose can capture a full audit trail, embed notarization data, and produce recorder-ready PDF/A outputs to reduce rejections.
1–3 business days after payoff confirmation
Same-day to 5 business days depending on availability
Often 1–3 weeks, longer during busy periods
Obtain recorded copy after county stamp is applied
Title companies often allow 10–30 days for final verification
Lender issues payoff statement and account shows zero balance.
Draft includes exact original recording reference and legal property description.
Trustee signs in presence of notary or via approved RON process.
Recorded instrument receives stamp, recording number, and public index entry.
Optica centralized reconveyance templates to speed recording requests.
Martin Properties adopted remote notarization where permitted to finish reconveyances faster.
| 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 | Varies | Limited trial | Limited trial |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |