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Deceptively simple, lien releases and discharges can be hard to navigate. LienItNow has the knowledge of what information goes into a release, the format in which the property records office wants the document, where and to whom to provide the release, as well as when it should be filed. You don't want to be spending time and money figuring out how to file a lien discharge. LienItNow.com provides the construction industry online lien release forms to help contractors, sub-contractors, and material suppliers quickly complete what could otherwise take hours of work.
In three simple steps, complete a lien release in only 10 quick minutes. Once a time-consuming process for construction companies, LienItNow.com makes filing your discharge faster and easier than ever.
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If you have been paid on a project, or if you simply decide that you no longer want to keep a mechanics lien on a property, then you need to file a lien release or discharge of that mechanics lien. The purpose of the discharge of mechanics lien is to clear the property of the encumbrance placed on it: i.e. the mechanics lien. A discharge of mechanics lien is alternately known as a lien release or satisfaction of lien claim.

A discharge of mechanics lien should be filed if the balance owed on the mechanics lien has been paid, if the mechanics lien has expired, or if the filed mechanics lien is, for some reason, invalid.

Be very careful when filing a mechanics lien discharge: once you file it, there is a large possibility that you will not be able to refile a mechanics lien on that property. Promises of payment will not renew your lien rights, so make sure you obtain payment before filing a mechanics lien discharge, or provide the discharge of mechanics lien to the owner at the time you are provided a certified check for payment of the amount you are owed for your mechanics lien. Often attorneys will hold a mechanics lien discharge in escrow for you until you have received full payment.

Yes! Take a look at LienItNow's comprehensive guide: "Everything You Need to Know About Construction Lien Releases" for a full rundown of how lien releases and discharges work, what they're for, and things to watch out for when filing one.

Filing fees for lien releases vary by state, and sometimes even by county. LienItNow has two pricing options for most states, DIY (do it yourself) lien release filing, or Full Service lien release filing.
LienItNow's DIY option allows customers to complete a lien release form online, obtain a completed document and then send it out and file it themselves. With LienItNow's Full Service option, after the lien release is completed by the customer, LienItNow reviews the document for accuracy, and then sends it out and files it. For specific pricing, visit LienItNow's Pricing page.

Yes! Every state has different requirements for lien releases. In fact, many states use different names for the forms, such as discharge of municipal mechanics' lien and satisfaction of lien claim. Similarly, each state requires different language in their lien release forms, charge different filing fees, and have different mailing requirements. For more information on what your state requires, visit LienItNow's Resource Center and select the state you're interested in getting more information on.