Missouri Mechanics Lien Release

Once a Missouri lien is paid, a acknowledgment of satisfaction 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 Missouri

Missouri law calls it a acknowledgment of satisfaction (RSMo § 429.120). 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: Acknowledgment of satisfaction; RSMo § 429.120
When to release: When asked, once the debt is paid; File it with the clerk of the circuit court.
If you do not: Refusing for ten days after payment and a request makes you liable for the injury it causes (RSMo § 429.130).
Where it is recorded: Circuit court clerk for the county
Notary: Required; Signed and acknowledged before a notary
Free blank form: Yes, PDF; Release of Mechanic's Lien

When to release a paid Missouri lien

Deadline after payment: When asked, once the debt is paid. File it with the clerk of the circuit court. Source: RSMo § 429.120.
If you do not release it: Refusing for ten days after payment and a request makes you liable for the injury it causes (RSMo § 429.130).
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.

Download a blank Missouri lien release form

The Release of Mechanic's 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: RSMo § 429.120. Read the Missouri lien statute. Release rules turn on facts specific to your lien. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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Missouri lien release FAQ

What is a lien release called in Missouri?

Missouri law calls it a acknowledgment of satisfaction (RSMo § 429.120).

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

When asked, once the debt is paid. File it with the clerk of the circuit court. Source: RSMo § 429.120.

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

Refusing for ten days after payment and a request makes you liable for the injury it causes (RSMo § 429.130).

Where is a Missouri 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 Missouri lien release form?

Yes. Download the blank Release of Mechanic's 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 Missouri 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.