Hancock County Discharge of Mortgage Form
Last validated October 26, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Hancock County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Aurora, Bar Harbor, Bass Harbor, Bernard, Birch Harbor, Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville and 34 more.
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Hancock County Discharge of Mortgage Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Hancock County Discharge of Mortgage Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form
Hancock County Completed Example of the Discharge of Mortgage Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Maine and Hancock County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Hancock County Register of Deeds
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Hours: 7:30 to 4:00 M-F / Recording from 8:30 to 4:00
Phone: (207) 667-8353
Recording Tips for Hancock County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
Cities and Jurisdictions in Hancock County
Properties in any of these areas use Hancock County forms:
- Aurora
- Bar Harbor
- Bass Harbor
- Bernard
- Birch Harbor
- Blue Hill
- Brooklin
- Brooksville
- Bucksport
- Castine
- Corea
- Cranberry Isles
- Deer Isle
- East Blue Hill
- East Orland
- Ellsworth
- Franklin
- Frenchboro
- Gouldsboro
- Hancock
- Harborside
- Hulls Cove
- Islesford
- Little Deer Isle
- Mount Desert
- Northeast Harbor
- Orland
- Penobscot
- Prospect Harbor
- Salsbury Cove
- Sargentville
- Seal Cove
- Seal Harbor
- Sedgwick
- Sorrento
- Southwest Harbor
- Stonington
- Sullivan
- Sunset
- Surry
- Swans Island
- Winter Harbor
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hancock County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Hancock 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 Hancock County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Hancock 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 Hancock 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Hancock County?
Recording fees in Hancock County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (207) 667-8353 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
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.
Important: Your property must be located in Hancock County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Discharge of Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Hancock County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Hancock County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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