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Release of Deed of Trust Documents

Request for Release Forms

by Owner of Indebtedness WITH Production of Evidence of Debt (pdf form)
This form is used for submission with the original cancelled evidence of debt such as a note. The following documents are needed.

The Release form signed by the holder(s) of the indebtedness or by their attorney or agent. Signatures must be notarized.
The ORIGINAL Evidence of Debt (Note). For full Releases the note should be marked "Paid in Full", and signed by the holder or holders of the note, or their agent. If signed or marked paid by an agent, it must so indicate.
The ORIGINAL Deed of Trust or a legible copy of the recorded document.
The Public Trustee fee for executing a release is $30.00. The current Clerk fee for recording is $13.00 plus $5.00 for each additional page: $43.00 for a one page release. Effective July 1, 2025, the Clerk fee for recording increases to $43.00 per document: $73.00 per release.

by Owner of Indebtedness WITHOUT Production of Evidence of Debt (pdf form)
This form is used when the original evidence of debt is not presented. The following documents are needed.

The Release form signed by the holder(s) of the indebtedness or by their attorney or agent. Signatures must be notarized.
The ORIGINAL Deed of Trust or a valid, legible copy of the recorded document.
The Public Trustee fee for executing a release is $30.00. The current Clerk fee for recording is $13.00 plus $5.00 for each additional page: $43.00 for a one page release. Effective July 1, 2025, the Clerk fee for recording increases to $43.00 per document: $73.00 per release.
In order to use this form, the owner of the indebtedness must be one of the following entities and check the appropriate box.
- a. A Qualified Holder of the evidence of debt (Statutory definition of Qualified Holder);
- b. A holder of the evidence of debt submitting a corporate surety bond in lieu of the original evidence of debt;
- c. A title insurance company licensed and qualified in Colorado; or
- d. A holder, as specified in § 38-39-102 (3)(d)(I), Colorado Revised Statutes, that agrees that it is obligated to indemnify the Public Trustee pursuant to statute as a result of the action of the Public Trustee in accordance with this Request for Release and that has caused the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be satisfied in full, or in the case of a partial release, to the extent required by the holder of the indebtedness. (The release must be e-filed in order to use this option)

How To Fill Out A Request for Release of Deed of Trust

The form must be printed on legal size paper.
The Document Return information at the top must remain inside the box.
Check the appropriate box for a FULL or a PARTIAL Release.
Enter the current date.
The Grantor, Beneficiary, and Deed of Trust dates and recording information must match exactly what is on the Deed of Trust.
Enter the current address as requested or check the box if the current address is unknown.
Fill in the County that will be releasing the Deed of Trust.
For a Partial Release, the legal description of what is being released must be entered in the space provided. If more space is needed, make the legal description a second page.
If using the Request for Release by Owner of Indebtedness Without Production of Evidence of Debt, check the appropriate box: a, b, c, or d.
Enter the name and address of the Current Owner and Holder of the Indebtedness (Note) that is secured by the Deed of Trust being released.
If appropriate, enter the name, title, and address of the officer for the Current Owner and Holder of the Indebtedness. This may be the person(s) signing the Request for Release form.
The Release form must be signed and notarized. The notary must fill in the information underneath the signatures, sign and affix their seal.
Submit the completed Release form, the necessary fee, the original recorded Deed of Trust or a legible copy thereof, and the original evidence of debt marked paid, unless you are submitting the Request for Release by Owner of Indebtedness Without Production of Evidence of Debt.