DelawareDelaware lawyers could file releases for nonmortgage property claims they paid
Delaware lawyers who pay off recorded claims other than mortgages would be able to file sworn paperwork for full or partial releases.
What it does
A Delaware lawyer who paid off a recorded claim other than a mortgage could file to clear it fully, partly, or for one property. The lawyer would use a sworn statement.
Argument forWhen a paid claim stays on a property record, a lawyer’s filing could help a homeowner show that it was cleared.
Argument againstA mistaken partial release could leave buyers and claimholders unsure which property is still tied to a debt.
More detail
A Delaware lawyer could use the procedures in this law to file a full or partial release of a recorded claim. This covers claims for money recorded with a recorder of deeds office, including association claims and court judgments. It excludes mortgages. A release may cover one specific property. The lawyer must be allowed to practice in Delaware and have paid off the claim. The lawyer must use a sworn statement based on the specified form and may adjust it for the type of claim.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 24Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 18Passed By House. Votes: 41 YESPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 16Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 9 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 10Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in HouseMinor
- Jun 9Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 20Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 12Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in SenateIntroduced
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