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Quick summary of how to release a lien in Washington. Read our full and complete guide here.
Follow these steps to get your document accepted by the County Auditor on the first try and avoid penalties.
A lien release (or “Release of Lien”) is a legal document that removes a previously recorded mechanics lien from a property’s title. It acts as a public receipt proving that the underlying debt has been paid or resolved.
Under Washington law, a contractor or supplier must file a release of lien immediately after the amount due has been paid and upon the property owner’s demand. Delaying the release can result in financial penalties.
Yes. In Washington State, the signature on the lien release must be notarized before the document can be legally recorded with the county auditor.
You must record the notarized lien release in the same county auditor’s office where the original Claim of Lien was recorded. It is crucial to include the correct recording number of the original lien on the release form.
This document is a formal Release of Lien to cancel an already recorded mechanics lien. It differs from lien waivers (conditional or unconditional) that are commonly exchanged for progress payments before a formal lien is ever filed.
