Kentucky Mechanics Lien Release

Once a Kentucky 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 Kentucky

We have not confirmed a statutory name for it in Kentucky. A release of lien is the usual title: the claimant's signed statement that the lien is paid or released. Confirm the form with counsel.

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; KRS 382.365
When to release: Within 30 days after the lien is satisfied
If you do not: After written notice, the owner can recover damages for each day of delay and attorney fees (KRS 382.365).
Where it is recorded: County recorder where the property sits
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When to release a paid Kentucky lien

Deadline after payment: Within 30 days after the lien is satisfied. Source: KRS 382.365.
If you do not release it: After written notice, the owner can recover damages for each day of delay and attorney fees (KRS 382.365).
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.

Source: KRS 382.365. Read the Kentucky lien statute. Release rules turn on facts specific to your lien. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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Kentucky lien release FAQ

What is a lien release called in Kentucky?

We have not confirmed a statutory name for it in Kentucky. A release of lien is the usual title. Confirm the form with counsel.

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

Within 30 days after the lien is satisfied. Source: KRS 382.365.

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

After written notice, the owner can recover damages for each day of delay and attorney fees (KRS 382.365).

Where is a Kentucky 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 Kentucky lien release form?

Not yet for Kentucky. We prepare the release for you from $49.

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This page summarizes Kentucky 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.