Fort Bend County Release of Lien - by Deed of Trust and Note Form (Texas)

All Fort Bend County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Release of Lien Form

Fort Bend County Release of Lien Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Fort Bend County compliant document last validated/updated 5/29/2025

Guidelines for Release of Lien

Fort Bend County Guidelines for Release of Lien

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Fort Bend County compliant document last validated/updated 4/1/2025

Completed Example of the Release of Lien Document

Fort Bend County Completed Example of the Release of Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Fort Bend County compliant document last validated/updated 3/25/2025

When using these Release of Lien - by Deed of Trust and Note forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Fort Bend County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

North Annex Office

22333 Grand Corner Dr, Katy, Texas 77494

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm

Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)

East Annex Office

307 Texas Parkway at Hwy 90A, Missouri City, Texas 77489

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 11:45 & 1:00 - 4:00pm

Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)

County Clerk - Main Office

301 Jackson St, Richmond, Texas 77469

Hours: Mon & Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tue, Wed & Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm

Phone: (281) 341-8652 or 341-8685 (automated)

Local jurisdictions located in Fort Bend County include:

  • Beasley
  • Fresno
  • Fulshear
  • Guy
  • Houston
  • Katy
  • Kendleton
  • Missouri City
  • Needville
  • Orchard
  • Richmond
  • Rosenberg
  • Simonton
  • Stafford
  • Sugar Land
  • Thompsons

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Fort Bend County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Fort Bend County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Fort Bend County?

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

Can the Release of Lien - by Deed of Trust and Note forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Fort Bend County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Fort Bend County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Fort Bend County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Fort Bend County Release of Lien - by Deed of Trust and Note forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

This form used to release a lien placed on real property by a previously recorded Deed of Trust. The current holder/lender or representative signs the Release of Lien document, acknowledging payment and release of the lien.

(Texas Release of Lien Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Texas only.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Fort Bend County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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