In general the mortgagee/lender has 60 day in which to record a discharge of mortgage once notified (If a release is not transmitted to the registry of deeds within 60 days, the owner and any such servicer are jointly and severally liable to an aggrieved party for damages equal to exemplary damages of $200 per week after expiration of the 60 days, up to an aggregate maximum of $5,000) This form is used (by the mortgagee or by the mortgagee's duly authorized officer or agent, personal representative or assignee.) (All discharges of recorded mortgages, attachments or liens of any nature must be recorded by a written instrument.) (551. Entry on record; neglect to discharge)

(Maine Discharge Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Maine only.

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Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for Discharge of Mortgage

Document the reconveyance of a property after loan payoff
Release collateral after a commercial loan is paid off
Subordinate an existing mortgage to a new loan
Clear title after paying off a home equity line of credit
Substitute a new trustee on a deed of trust
Secure a loan with real property as collateral

Compare other Maine deed forms and documents

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our discharge of mortgage forms are specifically formatted for each county in Maine.

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.

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