La Plata County Release of Deed of Trust WITHOUT Production of Evidence Form
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La Plata County Release of Deed of Trust WITHOUT Production of Evidence
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La Plata County Guidelines for Release of Deed of Trust Form
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La Plata County Completed Example of the Release of Deed of Trust Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
La Plata County Clerk & Recorder
Durango, Colorado 81303
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday / Recording until 4:30
Phone: (970) 382-6280 or 382-6281
Recording Tips for La Plata County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in La Plata County
Properties in any of these areas use La Plata County forms:
- Bayfield
- Durango
- Hesperus
- Ignacio
- Marvel
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The La Plata County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in La Plata County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in La Plata County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in La Plata County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in La Plata County?
Recording fees in La Plata County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (970) 382-6280 or 382-6281 for current fees.
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Use this form to Release a Deed of Trust (fully or partially) when the Original Promissory Note is lost or unavailable. The Promissory Note is the production of evidence.
Use this form when:
1. When the current holder of debt is a qualified holder in Colorado. ( 38-39-102. (II) A holder of the original evidence of debt that is a qualified holder, as defined in section 38-38-100.3 (20),
2. When the current holder of debt is NOT a qualified holder and is submitting an original Lost Instrument surety bond in place of the original Promissory Note.
3. When the entity executing and signing the Request for Release of Deed of Trust is a Colorado State Bank, a National Bank, a Colorado chartered Credit Union, Federally chartered Credit Union, or a Title Insurance Company licensed and qualified in Colorado, etc. rather than the current holder of debt.
38-39-102
(1) (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of this section, a deed of trust to the public trustee, upon compliance with the provisions of the deed of trust, shall be released by the public trustee upon the:
(I) Receipt of a written request from the holder of the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust, the holder's agent or attorney, or a title insurance company providing an indemnification agreement and affidavit described in paragraph (c) of subsection (3) of this section, which request shall be duly executed and acknowledged;
Note: Legal Size Paper (8.5 x 14 inch) is required.
(Colorado Release of DOT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Colorado only.
Important: Your property must be located in La Plata County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Release of Deed of Trust WITHOUT Production of Evidence meets all recording requirements specific to La Plata County.
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