Wyoming, Texas, and Mississippi are the only states that require a person signing a lien waiver to have it notarized. The notarization requirement does not apply in Washington and Oregon, the two states we primarily serve at Northwest Lien.
The lienholder is responsible for filing a release of lien in Arizona. The release of lien must be filed with the Arizona County Recorder's Office in the county where the property is located.
The lienholder is responsible for filing a release of lien in Arizona. The release of lien must be filed with the Arizona County Recorder's Office in the county where the property is located.
In most cases, the lien holder (the lender in this case) should send the release to be recorded within 30-90 days. If you aren't sure what the requirements are in your area, reach out to your real estate agent, title agent, or real estate attorney for guidance.
A lien release is an official notice that the lien has been removed. The steps to obtain a lien release vary based on the lien type. For a lien to be valid, it must be filed in the public records in the county where the property is located.
How long does a judgment lien last in Arizona? A judgment lien in Arizona will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for five years.