The Public Trustee processes releases of deeds of trust (in Colorado, real estate mortgages) upon payoff or refinance of a property, resulting in the release of the corresponding lien on that property.

The documents required for processing are:

• Release of Deed of Trust, signed and notarized
• Deed of Trust, original or copy
• Promissory Note, original only, marked “Paid” or “Cancelled” (except in the case of a “Live Note” or Partial Release)
• Indemnification Release Form—an alternative available to qualified lenders in the case where a promissory note is not submitted

Certified mail is recommended for documents submitted by postal mail.

The filing fee is $15.00, plus the recording fee of $6.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page.

Releases are not recorded the same day received, but on average within one week of receipt.

See also Forms:

Release Request with Evidence of Debt Form and Instructions
Release Request without Evidence of Debt Form and Instructions

For more information on releases of deeds of trust, please call us at 720-865-8695.

Fees

Please see Fees Schedule.