A mortgage may be discharged by separate instrument when (executed by the lender/mortgagee or his or her attorney, executor, administrator, or assigns, which shall be substantially in the following form:

I hereby certify that the following described mortgage is paid in full and satisfied, viz: ______________ mortgagor to ______________ mortgagee, dated ______________ 20____, and recorded in book ______, page ______, of the land records of the town of ________________________________________.) (VSA. 463. By separate instrument)

Included ancillary documents: 1- Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form. 2- An example of a properly completed form for reference.

(Vermont DOM Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Vermont only.

Important: County-Specific Forms

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

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.

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

Common Uses for Discharge of Mortgage

Transfer property between family members
Add or remove names from property titles
Transfer property into or out of trusts
Correct errors in previously recorded deeds
Gift property to others

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