Arizona Mechanics Lien Release

Once a Arizona lien is paid, a release of lien clears it from the public record. Here is when it is due, what happens if you wait, and where it is recorded.

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What a lien release is in Arizona

Arizona law calls it a release of lien (A.R.S. § 33-1006). It is the claimant's signed statement that the lien is paid or released, and it clears the lien of record.

A lien that stays on the record after payment can hold up a sale or a refinance. Release it promptly, even when no one has asked yet.

Document: Release of lien; A.R.S. § 33-1006
When to release: Within 20 days after the lien is satisfied; On a protected owner-occupant's dwelling, within 20 days of the owner's written request.
If you do not: $1,000 plus actual damages. Refusing to release an invalid lien adds the greater of $1,000 or treble damages (A.R.S. §§ 33-1006, 33-420(C)).
Where it is recorded: County recorder where the property sits
Notary: Required; Signed and acknowledged before a notary
Free blank form: Yes, PDF; Release of Lien

When to release a paid Arizona lien

Deadline after payment: Within 20 days after the lien is satisfied. On a protected owner-occupant's dwelling, within 20 days of the owner's written request. Source: A.R.S. § 33-1006.
If you do not release it: $1,000 plus actual damages. Refusing to release an invalid lien adds the greater of $1,000 or treble damages (A.R.S. §§ 33-1006, 33-420(C)).
Where it is recorded: Record it with the county recorder where the property sits. Bring the lien's recording number or book and page so the release can be matched to it.

More Arizona rules to know

The release must meet the county recorder's format rules.

Download a blank Arizona lien release form

The Release of Lien our service prepares, with every field left blank. PDF, free, no sign-up. Fill in the lien's recording details and your own facts before you sign it.

Source: A.R.S. § 33-1006. Read the Arizona lien statute. Release rules turn on facts specific to your lien. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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Arizona lien release FAQ

What is a lien release called in Arizona?

Arizona law calls it a release of lien (A.R.S. § 33-1006).

How soon must I release a Arizona lien after I am paid?

Within 20 days after the lien is satisfied. On a protected owner-occupant's dwelling, within 20 days of the owner's written request. Source: A.R.S. § 33-1006.

What happens if I do not release a paid lien in Arizona?

$1,000 plus actual damages. Refusing to release an invalid lien adds the greater of $1,000 or treble damages (A.R.S. §§ 33-1006, 33-420(C)).

Where is a Arizona lien release recorded?

Record it with the county recorder where the property sits. Bring the lien's recording details so the release can be matched to it.

Is there a free Arizona lien release form?

Yes. Download the blank Release of Lien on this page. It is the same release our service prepares, with every field left blank. Or we prepare it for you from $49.

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This page summarizes Arizona law for general information and is not legal advice. Notice and release rules depend on your role, project type and dates. Confirm them against the statute or with counsel before relying on them.