A California Release of Lien is a legal document that is used to release a lien from a piece of property in the state of California. This document is typically used when a lien holder, such as a creditor, agrees to release a claim they have on a property, such as a car or home, in exchange for payment. There are two types of California Release of Lien: a Partial Release of Lien, which is used to release a portion of the lien, and a Full Release of Lien, which is used to release the full amount of the lien. Both documents require the lien holder to fill out the document with the necessary information, including the amount of the lien being released, the name of the lien holder, and the name of the person or entity releasing the lien. Once the document is filled out, it must be notarized and recorded with the county recorder's office in order to be valid and enforceable.