Nevada Mechanics Lien Release

Once a Nevada lien is paid, a discharge or release of notice 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 Nevada

Nevada law calls it a discharge or release of notice of lien (NRS 108.2437). 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: Discharge or release of notice of lien; NRS 108.2437
When to release: As soon as practicable, and no later than 10 days after the lien is satisfied
If you do not: The owner's actual damages or $100, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees and costs (NRS 108.2437).
Where it is recorded: County recorder where the property sits
Notary: Required; Signed and acknowledged before a notary
Free blank form: Yes, PDF; Discharge or Release of Notice of Lien

When to release a paid Nevada lien

Deadline after payment: As soon as practicable, and no later than 10 days after the lien is satisfied. Source: NRS 108.2437.
If you do not release it: The owner's actual damages or $100, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees and costs (NRS 108.2437).
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.

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It must be acknowledged before a notary when the notice of lien was recorded by microfilm or another photographic process (NRS 108.2433(2)).

Download a blank Nevada lien release form

The Discharge or Release of Notice 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: NRS 108.2437. Read the Nevada lien statute. Release rules turn on facts specific to your lien. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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Nevada lien release FAQ

What is a lien release called in Nevada?

Nevada law calls it a discharge or release of notice of lien (NRS 108.2437).

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

As soon as practicable, and no later than 10 days after the lien is satisfied. Source: NRS 108.2437.

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

The owner's actual damages or $100, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees and costs (NRS 108.2437).

Where is a Nevada 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 Nevada lien release form?

Yes. Download the blank Discharge or Release of Notice 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 Nevada 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.