Escrow & TitleIntermediateArizona Exam

A release of lien in Arizona is used to:

ACreate a new lien on the property
BRemove a satisfied lien from the property's title recordCorrect
CTransfer a lien to another property
DReduce the amount of a lien

Why Remove a satisfied lien from the property's title record Is Correct

Answer B: Remove a satisfied lien from the property's title record

A lien release (reconveyance or release of lien) is recorded when a debt is paid off, removing the lien from the public record and clearing the title. For deeds of trust, this is accomplished through a full reconveyance deed.

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Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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