Louisiana Mechanics Lien Release

Once a Louisiana lien is paid, a request to cancel the statement of claim 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 Louisiana

Louisiana law calls it a request to cancel the statement of claim (La. R.S. 9:4833). 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: Request to cancel the statement of claim; La. R.S. 9:4833
When to release: Not confirmed in our research. Confirm with counsel.
If you do not: A claimant who, without reasonable cause, does not deliver a request to cancel an improperly filed or extinguished claim within 10 days of a written request owes the owner's damages and reasonable attorney fees (La. R.S. 9:4833(B)).
Where it is recorded: Parish recorder of mortgages
Free blank form: Not yet for Louisiana

When to release a paid Louisiana lien

Deadline after payment: We could not confirm a statutory deadline to release a paid Louisiana lien. Release it as soon as you are paid, and confirm with counsel.
If you do not release it: A claimant who, without reasonable cause, does not deliver a request to cancel an improperly filed or extinguished claim within 10 days of a written request owes the owner's damages and reasonable attorney fees (La. R.S. 9:4833(B)).
Where it is recorded: Record it with the parish recorder of mortgages. Bring the lien's recording number or book and page so the release can be matched to it.

More Louisiana rules to know

Statements of claim are filed with the parish recorder of mortgages (La. R.S. 9:4831).
These rules were rewritten effective 2020, so confirm with counsel.

Source: La. R.S. 9:4833. Read the Louisiana lien statute. Release rules turn on facts specific to your lien. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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Louisiana lien release FAQ

What is a lien release called in Louisiana?

Louisiana law calls it a request to cancel the statement of claim (La. R.S. 9:4833).

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

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

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

A claimant who, without reasonable cause, does not deliver a request to cancel an improperly filed or extinguished claim within 10 days of a written request owes the owner's damages and reasonable attorney fees (La. R.S. 9:4833(B)).

Where is a Louisiana lien release recorded?

Record it with the parish recorder of mortgages. Bring the lien's recording details so the release can be matched to it.

Is there a free Louisiana lien release form?

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

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This page summarizes Louisiana 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.