Finance

In Louisiana, a mortgage lien is generally released from the public records by filing a:

ALis pendens
BAct of Release (Cancellation of Mortgage)✓ Correct
CSheriff's deed
DJudgment lien

Explanation

When a Louisiana mortgage is paid off, the lender files an Act of Release (or Cancellation of Mortgage) in the parish mortgage records to remove the lien from the property.

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