Satisfaction or release in Atlanta, Georgia
A satisfaction (also called a release, reconveyance or discharge) is recorded by the lender after a loan is paid, to take its mortgage or deed of trust off the title. In Atlanta, satisfactions and releases are recorded with the Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts, and a HeritageDeed title search lists them for the property.
What it means for a buyer or bidder
Matching every loan to its satisfaction is the core of a lien search: an unmatched loan is still open of record.
Does a title search find it in Atlanta?
Yes. The Atlanta report covers: Tax executions and other liens, with any transfer to a buyer and the release or cancellation that clears them.
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