Penobscot County Discharge of Mortgage Form

Last validated July 14, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Penobscot County Discharge of Mortgage Form

Penobscot County Discharge of Mortgage Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/14/2026
Penobscot County Discharge of Mortgage Guidelines

Penobscot County Discharge of Mortgage Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form

Document Last Validated 6/19/2026
Penobscot County Completed Example of the Discharge of Mortgage Document

Penobscot County Completed Example of the Discharge of Mortgage Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/29/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Penobscot Registry of Deeds

Address:
97 Hammond St / PO Box 2070
Bangor, Maine 04401 / 04402-2070

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday

Phone: (207) 942-8797

Recording Tips for Penobscot County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Penobscot County

Properties in any of these areas use Penobscot County forms:

  • Bangor
  • Bradford
  • Bradley
  • Brewer
  • Burlington
  • Carmel
  • Charleston
  • Corinna
  • Corinth
  • Dexter
  • Dixmont
  • East Millinocket
  • East Newport
  • Eddington
  • Etna
  • Exeter
  • Garland
  • Greenbush
  • Hampden
  • Holden
  • Howland
  • Hudson
  • Kenduskeag
  • Kingman
  • Lagrange
  • Lee
  • Levant
  • Lincoln
  • Mattawamkeag
  • Medway
  • Milford
  • Millinocket
  • Newport
  • Old Town
  • Orono
  • Orrington
  • Passadumkeag
  • Patten
  • Plymouth
  • Springfield
  • Stacyville
  • Stetson
  • Stillwater
  • West Enfield
  • Winn

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Penobscot County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Penobscot 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 Penobscot 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 Penobscot County?

Recording fees in Penobscot County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (207) 942-8797 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 Penobscot County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Discharge of Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Penobscot County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Penobscot 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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