Alabama Acknowledgment of Satisfaction
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About the Alabama Acknowledgment of Satisfaction
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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Releasing a Lien with an Alabama Acknowledgment of Satisfaction
When a previously filed lien has been paid off in full or must be released for any other reason, the lien claimant needs to file a document called an "Acknowledgment of Satisfaction. Whenever any such lien has been fully satisfied, the holder thereof must acknowledge satisfaction of the same on the margin of the record in the office of the judge of probate. Ala. Code Ann. 35-11-231(a).
Under the state's lien code, a lien holder is required to file this form or can face penalty for failure to timely file upon the owner's demand. Any holder of such lien, who, after having been fully paid fails for thirty (30) days after demand in writing to so acknowledge satisfaction thereof, shall be liable to any person thereby injured to the amount of such injury, which shall not be less than $200.00. Ala. Code Ann. 35-11-231(b).
An acknowledgment of satisfaction identifies the parties, the property where the improvement or work took place, relevant dates and expenses, and a description of the completed work. File the completed document in the records for the county where the property is situated.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from a licensed attorney. Please contact an attorney for questions regarding acknowledgments of satisfaction or any other issues related to liens in Alabama.
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
What Others Like You Are Saying
"The "Trustee's Deed" should have been labeled a Deed of Trust because that's what it reall…"
"Very convenient. Instructions and samples are a plus because I often see documents incorrectly compl…"
"I'm happy with the forms, thank you."
"I found the deeds.com site easy to use and very up to date. I am a senior citizen and not very tek i…"
"I had no issues downloading the template. The price was reasonable and the document was compliant wi…"
Common Uses for Acknowledgment of Satisfaction
- Document consent of the property owner for improvements
- File a lien for unpaid construction or renovation work
- Provide notice of intent to file a lien for unpaid work
- File a lien to prevent property sale until payment is received
- Secure payment for materials supplied to a construction project
- Protect your right to payment for home improvement work
- Document partial payment received on a construction project
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our acknowledgment of satisfaction forms are specifically formatted for each county in Alabama.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.