A Washington Release of Lien is a document used to release a lien placed on real property located in the state of Washington. A lien is a legal claim made by a creditor against a debtor’s property, and a release of lien is a document that releases that claim. The Washington Release of Lien is typically used to release a lien on real property that has been purchased or refinanced. There are two types of Washington Release of Liens: General Release of Lien and Partial Release of Lien. A General Release of Lien is a document used to release all liens on a certain piece of property. A Partial Release of Lien is a document used to release only some liens on a certain piece of property.