We are a general contractor that liened a property in NY. The lien was bonded off. We have now been paid. How do we discharge/release the lien?
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Apr 15, 2020
Releasing a mechanics lien is easy. The lien claimant will simply file a lien release document with the county recorder, much like the lien was filed. Sometimes, though, the lien release document will be provided directly to the customer and they'll file the release themselves.
For help filing a lien release, you can get the process started here: Release a Mechanics Lien. If you're looking to file your own lien release, or if you'd like to simply provide the release document to the owner for them to file, here's a useful template: New York Mechanics Lien Release Form.
As far as whether this process changes due to the lien being bonded off - I'm not entirely certain whether filing a lien release will be necessary. Rather, simply providing a waiver might be acceptable if the lien has already been bonded off. And, asking the surety or customer what's necessary might be a good step there.