Texas Release of Lien Form

Fill out the fields to download a free Release of Lien form to cancel or discharge a mechanics lien on property in Texas. Filing a lien release removes the claim from the property title.

Lien releases are governed by Texas mechanics lien laws. While the statutes don’t specify penalties for failing to remove a lien, a claimant could be liable for general damages.

About the release form

This Texas Lien Release form is used to cancel a lien that has already been filed. It’s most often used to release a lien claim after a lien claimant receives payment. However, they may also be released based on settlements, legal controversies, because they expired, or more.

• Read the guide: How and when to release a lien in Texas

This form should be filed with the recorder’s office in the Texas county where the lien was originally recorded.

Texas law requires claimants to file a lien release within 10 days after the lien is satisfied, or upon request from the property owner. Failure to release a lien could result in penalties for the lien claimant.

More resources

• Lien Releases: Guide & FAQs
• Texas Prop. Code Section 53.152: Release of Claim or Lien