Any person appearing before the register for the purpose of making a release or partial release of any lien, on the margin opposite any such instrument of record in any book in the registry, shall produce and exhibit to the register, at the time of applying for such release, the original note or other instrument evidencing the indebtedness secured by the lien, or file an affidavit excusing the production thereof upon the ground that same has been lost, destroyed or mislaid, unintentionally.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 25 - Release of Liens Created by Written Instruments
Part 2 - Marginal Release of Liens
§ 66-25-201. Marginal Release Authorized
§ 66-25-202. Form of Marginal Release
§ 66-25-203. Execution of Marginal Release — Fee
§ 66-25-205. Production of Instrument Evidencing Indebtedness Before Entry of Marginal Release
§ 66-25-206. Endorsement as to Marginal Release on Face of Instrument
§ 66-25-207. Affidavit in Lieu of Production of Instrument
§ 66-25-209. Liability of Register for Improper Release
§ 66-25-210. Right to Release by Deed of Release or Quitclaim Preserved