Colorado Mechanics Lien Release

Once a Colorado 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 Colorado

Colorado law calls it a release of lien (C.R.S. § 38-22-118). 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; C.R.S. § 38-22-118
When to release: Within 10 days after a written request, once the lien amount and the recording costs are paid; Anyone with an interest in the property can make the request.
If you do not: $10 for each day of delay (C.R.S. § 38-22-118).
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 Colorado lien

Deadline after payment: Within 10 days after a written request, once the lien amount and the recording costs are paid. Anyone with an interest in the property can make the request. Source: C.R.S. § 38-22-118.
If you do not release it: $10 for each day of delay (C.R.S. § 38-22-118).
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.

Download a blank Colorado 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: C.R.S. § 38-22-118. Read the Colorado lien statute. Release rules turn on facts specific to your lien. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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Colorado lien release FAQ

What is a lien release called in Colorado?

Colorado law calls it a release of lien (C.R.S. § 38-22-118).

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

Within 10 days after a written request, once the lien amount and the recording costs are paid. Anyone with an interest in the property can make the request. Source: C.R.S. § 38-22-118.

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

$10 for each day of delay (C.R.S. § 38-22-118).

Where is a Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado 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.