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is it the lienholder's legal responsibility to file a release once paid?

GeorgiaLien Waivers
Anonymous Contractor

I have been paid. Do I have to pay file the release or can I just complete the release form and send it to the other party?

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Attorney and Owner at The Storrs Law Firm
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May 16, 2021
It's ultimately your responsibility to ensure that the cancellation is recorded. Normally the parties work out the filing of the cancellation by agreement--sometimes the owner is happy to file the executed cancellation provided by the lienor.
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