RELEASE OF MORTGAGE OR LIEN
INSTRUCTIONS
A release of mortgage, mechanics’ lien or judgment lien must be witnessed and acknowledged in
the same manner as a conveyance of land (Sections 49-9 and 52-380d of the Connecticut General
Statutes).
This form may also be used to release an attachment or lis pendens. A release of attachment or
lis pendens does not require witnesses or acknowledgement.
A release of mortgage or mechanics’ lien must be executed by the mortgagee or by the lien
holder. (Refer to Section 49-9 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Standard of Title 17.2.)
A release of attachment, judgment lien or lis pendens may be signed by the plaintiff or his
attorney. (Refer to Sections 52-322 and 52-380d of the Connecticut General Statutes and
Practice Book Forms 103.2B and 103.2D).