A Louisiana Release by Lost Note Affidavit (by Notary Public — La. R.S. 9:5167(A)) is a legal document used to release a promissory note that has been lost or destroyed. It is also used to notify the lender of the release of the debt. The affidavit is signed by the borrower in the presence of a notary public. It is then recorded in the mortgage records of the parish where the property is located. This document is used to ensure that the lender is not held liable for any damages that may arise from the lost or destroyed promissory note. The types of Louisiana Release by Lost Note Affidavit (by Notary Public — La. R.S. 9:5167(A)) are: • GeneReleaseleas— – This is used to release a promissory note that has been lost or destroyed. • PartiaReleaseas— – This is used to release part of the debt that was secured by the promissory note. • Partial Release with Substitution of Security — This is used to release part of the debt and also substitute the original security with another security. • Substitutiosecurityit— – This is used to substitute the original security with another security.