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New Castle County Full Lien Release Form

New Castle County Full Lien Release Form

New Castle County Full Lien Release Form

Fill in the blank Full Lien Release form formatted to comply with all Delaware recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/24/2025
New Castle County Lien Release Guide

New Castle County Lien Release Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/24/2025
New Castle County Completed Example of the Lien Release Document

New Castle County Completed Example of the Lien Release Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/9/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in New Castle County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Recorder of Deeds
Address:
Louis L Redding Bldg - 800 N French St, 4th floor
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 Monday - Friday / Recording until 3:45

Phone: (302) 395-7700

Recording Tips for New Castle County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in New Castle County

Properties in any of these areas use New Castle County forms:

  • Bear
  • Claymont
  • Delaware City
  • Hockessin
  • Kirkwood
  • Middletown
  • Montchanin
  • New Castle
  • Newark
  • Odessa
  • Port Penn
  • Rockland
  • Saint Georges
  • Townsend
  • Wilmington
  • Winterthur
  • Yorklyn

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for New Castle County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The New Castle 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 New Castle County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by New Castle County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in New Castle 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 New Castle County?

Recording fees in New Castle County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (302) 395-7700 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In Delaware, liens that have been paid off or satisfied for any reason should be properly discharged by filing a lien release in the country registry of deeds or prothonotary office in the county where the lien was originally recorded. Delaware law requires a lienholder to release the lien when the underlying obligation has been paid in full.

No lien shall be obtained upon the lands, structure, or both, of any owner which is used solely as a residence of said owner when the owner has made either full or final payment to the contractor, in good faith, with whom he contracted for the construction, erection, building, improvement, alteration or repair thereof. 25 DEL. LAWS, C. 27, 2707.

Prior to or simultaneous with the receipt of any full or final payment by the contractor, the contractor must provide the owner either: (1)A notarized, verified written certification that the contractor has paid in full for all labor performed and materials furnished to the date of such full or final payment in or for such construction, erection, building, improvement, alteration or repair or (2)A written release of mechanics' liens signed by all persons who would otherwise be entitled to a lien, containing a notarized, verified certification signed by the contractor that all of the persons signing the release constitute all of the persons who have furnished materials and performed labor in and for the construction, erection, building, improvement, alteration and repair to the date of the release and who would be entitled otherwise to file mechanics' liens claims. Id.

Failure of the contractor to provide the owner a written certification or a release of mechanics' liens at such time shall constitute sufficient cause for the immediate suspension, revocation or cancellation of the contractor's occupational and business licenses. Id. If the owner has not made full payment in good faith to such contractor, the lien may be obtained in, but it shall be a lien only to the extent of the balance of the payment due such contractor, which balance or portion shall be payable pro rata among the claimants who perfect liens. Id. Payments made to the contractor by the owner after service of process, shall not be deemed to be "in good faith." Id.

The Full Release document contains the following: 1) name and address of the lien claimant; 2) name and address of the property owner or person contracted with for the work of improvement; 3) address of the property subject to the release; 4) a legal description; 5) the necessary information used to locate the lien in the public record including the date of recording, office of recording, book, and page number; and 6) the payment amount. The Release should be signed before a notary public who then validates the signing with his or her signature or seal. Space is also provided for a witness to sign his or her name as well. Record the completed release at the same prothonotary office where the lien was recorded.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Please speak with a licensed attorney for assistance with releasing a lien or with questions about Delaware mechanic's lien laws.

Important: Your property must be located in New Castle County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Full Lien Release meets all recording requirements specific to New Castle County.

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