Louisiana Release by Obliged of Record (Lost Note — La. R.S. 9:5168) is a legal document that is used to record the release of an obligation that was secured by a promissory note or other written instrument in the state of Louisiana. The release is given by the Obliged of Record, which is the person or entity that holds the original promissory note. This release is commonly used when the original promissory note has been lost and needs to be replaced with a legally binding document to release the obligation. Types of Louisiana Release by Obliged of Record (Lost Note — La. R.S. 9:5168) include a Release of Mortgage, Release of Deed of Trust, Release of Security Deed, and Release of Promissory Note.