The lien release should be signed and notarized by the same person (contractor) who filed the mechanic's lien. Preparing and filing the document itself can be done by the interested party (i.e. the project owner) or any other individual.
County Records Office The release of lien in Texas must be filed with the same county office where the original lien was recorded. This ensures that anyone searching the property records will find both the original lien and its subsequent release.
Contact the Harris County clerk's office to get the required form, or check out Texas Easy Lien online options. Once you've collected the information listed above, follow these steps: Fill out the form completely. Attach a copy of your contract, if relevant.
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.