The Nebraska Order of Continuing Lien (NOEL) is a document that is filed with the County Register of Deeds in order to provide priority notice of a lien against real estate in Nebraska. It is often used by mortgage lenders, title companies, and other lien holders to preserve their rights and priority in the event of foreclosure. The NOEL is a form of preemptive lien that is recorded to protect the holder's interest in the property and serves as a warning to potential purchasers or encumbrances of the property that the lien holder's rights are protected. The NOEL is valid for five years from the date of filing and must be renewed before the end of the five-year period to remain in effect. There are two types of Nebraska Order of Continuing Liens: a Mortgage Lien, and a Judgment Lien. A Mortgage Lien is filed by a lender in connection with a loan secured by the property while a Judgment Lien is filed by a court to secure payment of a judgment.