Release without Evidence of Debt is the Boulder County form on which the holder of a debt secured by a Colorado deed of trust asks the Public Trustee to execute and record a full or partial release without producing the original evidence of debt. It is not a tax payment or tax assessment form, so if you searched for Boulder County property tax information, this is a different document. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF and the Public Trustee's contact details are published on the Boulder County website.
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What is Release without Evidence of Debt – Boulder County, CO?
Release without Evidence of Debt is the Boulder County form whose printed title is "Request for Full / Partial Release of Deed of Trust and Release by Holder of the Evidence of Debt without Production of Evidence of Debt," filed under § 38-39-102 (1) (a) and (3), Colorado Revised Statutes.
The form has two parts. The first is the holder's request to the Public Trustee of the county named on the form to execute and record a release of the deed of trust. In it, the holder of the evidence of debt, or a title insurance company authorized to request the release, certifies that the purpose of the deed of trust has been fully or partially satisfied and that the original evidence of debt is not being exhibited or produced with the request. The holder then checks one of four boxes (a to d) that say what kind of entity it is and how the Public Trustee is protected: an indemnifying qualified holder, a holder that delivers a corporate surety bond, a licensed Colorado title insurance company, or a holder under § 38-39-102 (3)(d)(I). The request is signed and acknowledged before a notary.
The second part is the Release of Deed of Trust, which the Public Trustee completes and signs. It states that the Public Trustee releases, cancels and discharges the deed of trust, or only the portion of the property described, and it recites payment of the statutory sum. The form leaves that part to the Public Trustee, and the holder does not complete it.
A partial release works through the legal description: if no legal description is listed on the request, the form says it is deemed a full release.
Who needs to file Release without Evidence of Debt – Boulder County, CO?
The main group is the holder of the evidence of debt secured by a deed of trust (the lender), or a title insurance company authorized to request the release under § 38-39-102(3)(c), Colorado Revised Statutes, who wants the Public Trustee to release the deed of trust without receiving the original evidence of debt. The signer is the holder's officer, agent or attorney; the form asks for that person's name, title and address.
Which box you check in item 3 depends on who you are:
- a: the holder of the original evidence of debt that is a qualified holder under § 38-39-102(3)(a) and agrees to indemnify the Public Trustee.
- b: the holder that delivers a corporate surety bond to the Public Trustee under § 38-39-102(3)(b).
- c: a title insurance company licensed in Colorado that agrees to indemnify the Public Trustee and has caused the debt to be satisfied.
- d: a holder under § 38-39-102 (3)(d)(I) that agrees to indemnify the Public Trustee and has caused the debt to be satisfied; this option is marked E-FILE ONLY on the form.
The form is for requests made without producing the original evidence of debt. It is not for property tax payments or tax account matters.
When to file Release without Evidence of Debt – Boulder County, CO
The triggering event printed on the form is that the indebtedness secured by the deed of trust has been fully or partially paid, or that the purpose of the deed of trust has been fully or partially satisfied. The request is made once that has happened and the original evidence of debt will not be produced with it. The form prints no deadline, renewal period or processing time. Ask the Public Trustee's office, whose contact details are listed under How to submit, about timing and about the statutory sum that the release text recites as paid.
Documents you need
- A corporate surety bond delivered to the Public Trustee, only if you check box b in item 3 (the holder requesting release without producing the original evidence of debt).
How to fill out Release without Evidence of Debt – Boulder County, CO
Choose full or partial release
At the top, mark the request as a full or a partial release of the deed of trust. Fill in the three return blocks (original note and deed of trust returned to, when recorded return to, prepared/received by) as the form asks.
Enter the date and grantor
Enter the date, then the Original Grantor (Borrower). Add the current address of the original grantor, assuming party or current owner, or check the box if the address is unknown.
Identify the lender and deed of trust
Enter the Original Beneficiary (Lender), the Date of Deed of Trust and the Date of Recording and/or Re-Recording of the Deed of Trust.
Add the recording information
Enter the recording information: county receipt number, film number, book/page number or Torrens registration number, whichever apply.
Name the Public Trustee's county
Complete "To the Public Trustee of ____ County" with the county of the Public Trustee who is the appropriate grantee under the deed of trust.
Describe the partial release property
For a partial release, enter the legal description of only the portion of the real property to be released. If no legal description is listed, the form deems the request a full release.
Check your certification box
In item 3, check box a, b, c or d for the entity that you are. Items 1 and 2 are the printed certifications that the purpose is satisfied and that the original evidence of debt is not produced.
Enter holder and signer details
Enter the name and address of the holder of the evidence of debt (or the title insurance company), then the name, title and address of its officer, agent or attorney.
Sign and complete the notary block
The officer, agent or attorney signs in the signature spaces. The notary completes the state, county, date, name of the signer, signature, seal and commission expiration.
Add a new legal description if needed
At the bottom, if applicable, enter the name and address of the person creating a new legal description as required by § 38-35-106.5, Colorado Revised Statutes. Leave the Release of Deed of Trust and Public Trustee area for the Public Trustee.
Review and download the PDF
Check dates, names, recording information and the checked box, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Release without Evidence of Debt – Boulder County, CO
The form prints no mailing address or portal for the completed request; it is addressed "To the Public Trustee of ____ County," meaning the county whose Public Trustee is the appropriate grantee under the deed of trust. Option d of the certification is marked E-FILE ONLY. The Boulder County Public Trustee forms page lists these contact points:
- Phone: 303-441-3520. Fax: 303-441-3598.
- Email: [email protected].
- Mail: P.O. Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306.
- Boulder office: 1325 Pearl St., 1st Floor, Boulder, CO 80302, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
- Longmont office: 515 Coffman St., Suite 113, Longmont, CO 80501, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mondays only.
- Lafayette office: 1755 S. Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026, listed as closed until late January 2027.
Confirm with the office how it accepts a request under your certification option before you send it. The request needs the notary acknowledgment completed. If the deed of trust names a different county's Public Trustee, address the request to that county. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the legal description blank when you want a partial release; the form says that if no legal description is listed, the request is deemed a full release.
- Skipping item 3 or checking no box; the holder or title company must check the box that describes it.
- Sending the request without completing the notary acknowledgment (state, county, date, name of signer, notary signature, commission expiration).
- Writing in the Public Trustee use-only area, the Public Trustee's seal or the Release of Deed of Trust section, which the Public Trustee completes.
- Naming the wrong county in "To the Public Trustee of ____ County"; it must be the county of the Public Trustee who is the appropriate grantee under the deed of trust.
- Omitting the recording information (county receipt, film, book/page or Torrens registration number) or the date of recording of the deed of trust.
- Using option d without checking that the form marks it E-FILE ONLY.
- Forgetting to check the unknown-address box when the current address of the original grantor, assuming party or current owner is not known.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Release without Evidence of Debt form?
It is a request, made under § 38-39-102 (1) (a) and (3), Colorado Revised Statutes, asking the Public Trustee to execute and record a full or partial release of a deed of trust when the holder does not produce the original evidence of debt. The form includes the Public Trustee's release.
Is this a Boulder County property tax form?
No. It is a request to release a deed of trust, not a tax payment or assessment form. It appears on the Boulder County Public Trustee forms page, and you use it only when the debt secured by a deed of trust has been paid or the deed's purpose satisfied.
Who can use this form?
The holder of the evidence of debt (the lender) or a title insurance company authorized under § 38-39-102(3)(c) can use it. Each checks the box in item 3 that fits: a qualified holder, a holder with a corporate surety bond, a licensed Colorado title insurer, or a holder under § 38-39-102 (3)(d)(I).
How do I request only a partial release?
Check partial release and enter the legal description of only the portion of the real property to be released. The form states that if no legal description is listed, the request will be deemed a full release, so do not leave it blank.
Does the form need to be notarized?
Yes, the request includes an acknowledgment block: state, county, date, name of the signer (with title if applicable), notary signature and seal, and commission expiration date. The officer, agent or attorney signs the request, and the notary completes the acknowledgment.
What does E-FILE ONLY mean on the form?
The form prints E-FILE ONLY after option d, the holder under § 38-39-102 (3)(d)(I). The form does not explain more, so contact the Boulder County Public Trustee's office at 303-441-3520 or [email protected] to confirm how to submit under that option.
Where do I send the release request in Boulder County?
The form names no address. The Boulder County Public Trustee page lists P.O. Box 471, Boulder, CO 80306, the office at 1325 Pearl St., 1st Floor, Boulder, CO 80302, phone 303-441-3520 and email [email protected]. Ask which method applies to your request.
Can I fill out the Release without Evidence of Debt form online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Boulder County, does not file the request and does not notarize it; you submit it through the Public Trustee's channels.
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