Release Of Judgment Lien Form Texas

Category:

Liens - Releases and Waivers

State:

Texas

Control #:

TX-1048

Format:

Instant download

Description

The Release of Judgment Lien form Texas is an essential document for relieving a property from the legal claims of a judgment lien. This form is particularly useful for various legal professionals, including attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants, as it allows them to formally remove liens that may have been placed on a property due to unpaid judgments. Key features include the requirement for the lienholder to acknowledge their agreement to release the lien and the necessity of notarization for the document to be legally effective. Users must fill out specific fields, such as the date of the original deed of trust, the details of the lienholder, and the description of the property in question. After completion, the form should be recorded in the appropriate county to ensure proper documentation. This release form helps clear a property's title, making it easier for owners to sell or refinance. The clear structure and straightforward instructions cater to both legal experts and clients with limited legal experience.

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FAQ

If there is no response, Property Code Section 52.0012 provides that a judgment debtor may file a Homestead Affidavit as Release of Judgment Lien which serves as a release of record of a judgment lien established under this chapter. The affidavit must be in proper form, meeting all requirements of the statute.

The debtor must get a discharge or release of the abstract of judgment to remove the lien from the home. Contact the judgment creditor shown on the abstract. Arrange to pay the debt in full or negotiate payments. Ask the creditor for a discharge if paying in full.

To remove a lien recorded on a paper title, you will need:the vehicle title.a release of lien letter and/or other notifications from the lienholder(s) currently named on the vehicle title.a completed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U)

Wait 10 business days for the lien holder to release the title after you pay off the loan. You should receive the original title through the mail from the lender if there is a paper title. If the lender recorded the lien electronically, it will send you a letter that confirms that it released the lien.

In Texas, a release must be filed to clear a deed of trust from title to real property after a loan has been repaid or otherwise satisfied. The payment or other satisfaction of the debt extinguishes the encumbrance, but a recorded release is required to remove the lien as a cloud on title (Ellis v. Waldrop, 656 S.W.