Union County Release of Mortgage Form

Last validated August 25, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Union County Release of Mortgage Form

Union County Release of Mortgage Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/30/2026
Union County Release of Mortgage Guidelines

Union County Release of Mortgage Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/2/2026
Union County Completed Example of the Release of Mortgage Document

Union County Completed Example of the Release of Mortgage Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/25/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Union County Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 2 Broad St
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (908) 527-4787

Union County Annex

Address:
Veneri Bldg - 300 North Avenue East
Westfield, New Jersey 07090

Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00 to 4:00; Tue & Thu until 7:30; Sat 9:00 to 1:00

Phone: (908) 654-9859

Recording Tips for Union County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction

Cities and Jurisdictions in Union County

Properties in any of these areas use Union County forms:

  • Berkeley Heights
  • Clark
  • Cranford
  • Elizabeth
  • Elizabethport
  • Fanwood
  • Garwood
  • Hillside
  • Kenilworth
  • Linden
  • Mountainside
  • New Providence
  • Plainfield
  • Rahway
  • Roselle
  • Roselle Park
  • Scotch Plains
  • Springfield
  • Summit
  • Union
  • Vauxhall
  • Westfield

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Union County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Union County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (908) 527-4787 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Use this form to release a previously recorded mortgage document when it is (paid and satisfied.) the lender/releasor to avoid penalty, generally has 30 days after notification that the loan has been paid to release a mortgage document. For use by lender/mortgagee, (a bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, credit union or other corporation engaged in the business of making or purchasing mortgage loans.) (46:18-11.2 (1a))

((2) The mortgagee shall have the right to receive from the mortgagor the amount of the fee charged by the county recording officer to cancel the mortgage plus an additional service fee from the mortgagor, which service fee shall not exceed $25 or such higher amount which the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance may approve by regulation, provided the mortgagor has received notice of the fees required by the mortgagee. The mortgagee may collect the service fee at the time of the mortgage transaction or at the time the mortgage is redeemed, paid and satisfied. The fee charged by the county recording officer to cancel the mortgage of record shall be collectible at the time the mortgage is redeemed, paid and satisfied.) ((46:18-11.2 (2))

(c. If the final payment is made in cash, by certified check or cashier's check, the mortgage shall be deemed paid, satisfied and redeemed upon receipt of the cash, certified check or cashier's check by the mortgagee, his agents or assigns.) ((46:18-11.2 (2c))

(New Jersey ROM Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in New Jersey only.

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

This Release of Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Union County.

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