Georgia Mechanics Lien Release

Once a Georgia lien is paid, a release and cancellation of claim of lien clears it from the public record. Here is what we know about releasing one, and what to confirm with counsel.

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What a lien release is in Georgia

Georgia law calls it a release and cancellation of claim of lien (O.C.G.A. § 44-14-362). 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 and cancellation of claim of lien; O.C.G.A. § 44-14-362
When to release: Not confirmed in our research. Confirm with counsel.
If you do not: Not confirmed in our research. Confirm with counsel.
Where it is recorded: Circuit court clerk for the county
Notary: Required; Signed and acknowledged before a notary
Free blank form: Yes, PDF; Release and Cancellation of Claim of Lien

When to release a paid Georgia lien

Deadline after payment: We could not confirm a statutory deadline to release a paid Georgia lien. Release it as soon as you are paid, and confirm with counsel.
If you do not release it: We could not confirm a statutory penalty for not releasing a paid Georgia lien. Confirm with counsel.
Where it is recorded: Record it with the circuit court clerk for the county. Bring the lien's recording number or book and page so the release can be matched to it.

More Georgia rules to know

Every clerk of superior court charges $25 to file a cancellation of a lien (O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77).

Download a blank Georgia lien release form

The Release and Cancellation of Claim 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: O.C.G.A. § 44-14-362. Read the Georgia lien statute. Release rules turn on facts specific to your lien. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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Georgia lien release FAQ

What is a lien release called in Georgia?

Georgia law calls it a release and cancellation of claim of lien (O.C.G.A. § 44-14-362).

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

We could not confirm a statutory deadline to release a paid Georgia lien. Release it as soon as you are paid, and confirm with counsel.

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

We could not confirm a statutory penalty for not releasing a paid Georgia lien. Confirm with counsel.

Where is a Georgia lien release recorded?

Record it with the circuit court clerk for the county. Bring the lien's recording details so the release can be matched to it.

Is there a free Georgia lien release form?

Yes. Download the blank Release and Cancellation of Claim 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 Georgia 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.