Deceased Title Lien or Security Interest

On this page find information regarding how to release a lien if the lienholder is deceased. 

If the deceased lienholder (or security interest holder) left a:

  • Will that has been probated & Letters of Testamentary issued appointing an Executor

    The Executor can release a lien or security interest by submitting the following to their County Tag Office:

    1. Complete the lien release section on the title, or complete and sign a Form T-4 Lien or Security Interest Release on behalf of the deceased.
    2. Attach a certified copy of the Letters of Testamentary appointing them as Executor.
  • Will contains limited assets and is not to be probated

    The Heir can release a lien or security interest by submitting the following to their County Tag Office:

    1. Complete the lien release section on the title, or complete and sign a Form T-4 Lien or Security Interest Release on behalf of the deceased.
    2. Attach a certified copy of the deceased death certificate.
    3. Attach a copy of the non-probated Will with limited assets.
    4. Complete Form T-20 Affidavit of Inheritance.
  • No Will

    The Heir can release a lien or security interest by submitting the following to their County Tag Office:

    1. Complete the lien release section on the title, or complete and sign a Form T-4 Lien or Security Interest Release on behalf of the deceased.
    2. Attach a certified copy of the deceased death certificate.
    3. Complete Form T-20 Affidavit of Inheritance.

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