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Real Property Liens
Title companies play a critical role in the collection of child support. The child support agencies throughout the State are required to file liens and abstracts of judgment in all cases where there is an active child support obligation. Whenever the support obligor buys, sells or refinances a piece of real estate, the abstracts and liens ensure that the obligor’s support obligation takes precedence and their children benefit in some manner from the transaction.
Escrow agents encounter liens and abstracts frequently in handling real estate transactions. This web page is designed to answer the questions you may have when you encounter a support lien or abstract and advise you on the most efficient way to handle your inquiries and interaction with the Department of Child Support Services. This will ensure your escrow transaction is handled in the most efficient manner possible.
Placer County DCSS has a caseload of over 9,500. The majority of cases have active support orders and liens or abstracts in place. When requesting a release of a lien or abstract, please make sure it is done well in advance of closure. This will allow us ample time to process your request and not delay closure.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We have knowledgeable employees to serve you and our child support customers. Thank you in advance for your support.
Submit a request for release of lien online here. (non-escrow)
Please include the following client information when requesting a lien release:
- Complete Statement of Information for the individual requesting release.
- Agency Contact Information
- Title Information
- Complete copy of all recorded documents requiring release from this department.
Contact Information:
Fax requests to Placer DCSS Lien Services at:
(530) 889-5750
Payment options:
Mail payments to:
State Disbursement Unit
PO Box 989067
West Sacramento, CA 95798
Obtaining a release:
The lien will be released only after the payment posts to the account. A letter will be mailed with the release. The release must then be recorded with the Assessor/Recorder’s Office. This department requests the Assessor/Recorder’s office send a copy to the obligor parent.
*Please submit release requests early to allow for ample processing time. |
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