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RELEASE OF LIENS DEED

This Release of Liens Deed (this "Deed") is made effective as of by Lienholder Name: with mailing address: (the "Releasor"), in favor of Property Owner Name: with mailing address: (the "Releasee").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Releasor recorded a lien, claim of lien or other instrument against the real property described below as security for payment or performance under certain obligations (the "Lien"); and

WHEREAS, the Lien is recorded in the official records of County, State of under Instrument/Document No.: , recorded on in Book/Page or File: .

WHEREAS, the parties desire that Releasor deliver to Releasee a full and unconditional release and quitclaim of the Lien as described herein.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. RELEASE

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Deed, Releasor does hereby remise, release and forever quitclaim unto Releasee, and Releasee's successors and assigns, all right, title, interest, claim and demand which Releasor has in, to, or under the Lien described above, whether known or unknown, arising out of the events, agreements or obligations identified in the recitals. Releasor expressly releases the Lien and any right to enforce or foreclose the same against the Property.

2. PROPERTY

3. CONSIDERATION

The release made hereby is granted for the sum of dollars and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Releasor acknowledges that this Deed operates as a full release of the Lien only to the extent described herein.

4. RELEASOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Releasor represents and warrants to Releasee that: (a) Releasor is the lawful holder of the Lien or is authorized to release the Lien; (b) to the best of Releasor's knowledge the Lien has been satisfied or extinguished as of the Effective Date, except as expressly released herein; (c) the person executing this Deed on behalf of Releasor is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Deed on Releasor's behalf; and (d) execution, delivery and performance of this Deed will not violate any agreement, law, or order binding upon Releasor.

5. FURTHER ASSURANCES

Releasor agrees at its sole cost and expense, upon request by Releasee, to execute and deliver such further instruments and to take such further actions as may reasonably be necessary to effect, confirm or perfect the release and discharge of the Lien described herein, including but not limited to filing or recording this Deed in the appropriate public records.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

Releasor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Releasee and Releasee's successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or connected with any breach of Releasor's representations, warranties or obligations under this Deed or any claim asserting an interest in the Property adverse to Releasee based upon the Lien released herein.

7. NOTICES

Any notice, demand or communication required or permitted under this Deed shall be in writing and delivered by hand, certified mail (return receipt requested), nationally recognized overnight courier, or other means providing written verification of delivery to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as a party may designate by notice to the other in accordance with this section.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law that would require the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, relating to the release of the Lien described herein.

10. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Deed is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

This Deed may be amended, modified or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party to be charged therewith.

12. COUNTERPARTS

This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Facsimile or electronic copy signatures shall be deemed originals for all purposes.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

The headings in this Deed are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Deed. The obligations of the parties set forth herein shall bind and inure to the benefit of their respective successors and permitted assigns; provided, however, that Releasor may not assign its obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Releasee.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Release of Liens Deed as of the Effective Date first written above.

Releasor (Lienholder) — Print Name:

By (Signature):

Date:

Releasee (Property Owner) — Print Name:

By (Signature):

Date:

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What a Release of Liens Deed Is and when it applies

A Release of Liens Deed is a recorded instrument used to remove or release a previously recorded lien on real property after the underlying obligation has been satisfied. It identifies the original lien, the property by legal description, and the party releasing the lien, and it includes any required acknowledgment or notarization for county recording. That recorded release clears title for sale or refinance and protects owners, lenders, and title insurers by documenting that the encumbrance no longer attaches to the parcel.

Why recording a Release of Liens Deed matters

A properly executed and recorded Release of Liens Deed restores clear title, prevents future claims against the property, and documents discharge of creditor rights under state law.

Why recording a Release of Liens Deed matters

Typical parties involved and when they complete the form

Who prepares or signs a Release of Liens Deed depends on the lienholder, property owner, and closing agent; tasks are distributed among lenders, title companies, and property owners.

  • Lenders and mortgage servicers releasing payoff liens after loan satisfaction or reconveyance.
  • Title companies and closing agents needing a recorded release to insure and close a sale or refinance.
  • Property owners requesting evidence of lien release to clear escrow or obtain financing.

Each party should confirm signing authority and local recording requirements before submitting the deed to the county recorder.

Step-by-step: Completing the Release of Liens Deed

Follow these core steps to complete and record a Release of Liens Deed accurately.

  • 01
    Identify Parties: Enter full legal names of lienholder and property owner.
  • 02
    Describe Property: Provide the legal description used in the original lien instrument.
  • 03
    State Release Terms: Reference original lien recording details and state the lien is released.
  • 04
    Notarize & Record: Obtain required acknowledgments and submit to county recorder.

Security and compliance checkpoints

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3; AES-256
Audit Trail: Timestamped signer events
ESIGN / UETA: Electronic signature legal support
HIPAA (if needed): BAA required for PHI
Notary Support: In-person and RON options
Access Controls: Role-based permissions

Risks and legal consequences of errors

Recording Rejection: Delays or refusal to record
Title Defect: Clouded title risks
Tax or Lien Liability: Unreleased obligations remain
Fraud Allegations: Invalid signature or authority
Statute Issues: Wrong effective date impact
Penalty Exposure: Civil claims for improper release

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing a release

  • Using an incomplete or non-matching legal description that the county recorder rejects and which delays clearing title.
  • Entering names that differ from the recorded lien or title, causing the recorder or title company to require corrected documents.
  • Failing to obtain required notary acknowledgment or witness signatures per local rules, resulting in non-acceptance for recording.
  • Not providing the original lien reference (recording number/book and page), making it difficult to tie the release to the correct encumbrance.

What to include in a professional Release of Liens Deed

A complete deed includes specific sections that link the release to the original lien and the property to be cleared.

Parties & Titles

Identify the lienholder and property owner with full legal names and, for entities, state of organization and authority to sign; include officer titles for corporate signers.

Property Description

Provide the full legal description used in the original deed or lien instrument rather than relying solely on street addresses.

Lien Reference

Cite the original recording information: county, recording date, and instrument number, book and page, or recorder's instrument ID.

Release Language

Plain-language statement that the lienholder releases and discharges the identified lien, including any limitations or conditions if partial release.

Consideration Statement

If applicable, state the consideration (often 'for good and valuable consideration') or note 'satisfied by payment in full' as appropriate to local practice.

Notary/Attestation

Include a notary acknowledgement block per state requirements and any witness signature lines required by the jurisdiction for deeds.

Typical processing flow for an electronic release

Basic workflow for preparing, signing, and recording a Release of Liens Deed.

  • Prepare Document: Template populated with lien and property data
  • Sign & Notarize: Authorized signer acknowledges before notary
  • Export for Recording: Create printable recorded copy (PDF/A)
  • Submit to Recorder: File with county recorder and retain receipt

Digital workflow settings to use for Release of Liens Deed

Recommended configuration options when sending the deed for e-signature and notarization.

Field Configuration
Signer Order Lender first | owner second
Authentication Email + SMS code optional
Notary Mode In-person or RON session
File Format PDF/A for recording

Technical and platform considerations for e-submission

Ensure your e-signature platform supports notarization workflows, secure storage, and producing a recording-ready PDF.

  • Integrations: Connectors for title systems and cloud storage
  • Formats: PDF, DOCX input; PDF/A export
  • Authentication: Audit trail, multi-factor options

Use a platform that produces a tamper-evident PDF and retains a complete audit trail to support recorder acceptance and title clearance.

Timing and filing expectations

Recording timelines and administrative expectations can vary by county; plan ahead to avoid closing delays.

Record Promptly:

Record as soon as release is signed to prevent intervening claims.

County Processing:

Recorder turnaround ranges from same day to several weeks.

Delivery to Title:

Provide recorded copy to title insurer and closing agent immediately.

Statute Effects:

Recording date may affect lien priority disputes.

Retention of Receipts:

Keep recording receipt with closing files.

Key milestones from execution to cleared title

Sequence of important stages to monitor until the lien is fully released in public records.

01

Execution by Lienholder

Lienholder signs release and provides any required corporate authorization.

02

Notary Acknowledgment

Notary completes acknowledgement or RON session is recorded and retained.

03

County Recording

Document submitted to county recorder and an instrument number assigned.

04

Provide Recorded Copy

Recorded instrument delivered to owner, lender, and title company.

Pricing snapshot for eSignature platforms used with Release of Liens Deed

Typical commercial plan pricing and feature availability for common eSignature vendors; signNow is listed first per table format.

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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 trial Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Bulk Send Yes (Business Premium) Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No

Frequently asked questions about Release of Liens Deed completion

Answers to common questions about signing, notarization, recording, and evidentiary concerns.


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