Every person who shall execute a deed of release of a security instrument recorded prior to January 1, 1986, shall at the same time of making and delivering such release deed, make and deliver the affidavit required by section 443.060 unless such deed of release states that the indebtedness remains unpaid in whole or in part; and a neglect or refusal to do so shall subject the party or person thus neglecting or refusing to the same penalties as provided by law in case of refusing to satisfy security instruments when paid. The affidavit named in this section may be endorsed upon the deed of release and recorded with it.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 443.070
Affidavit required with deed of release, when — penalty for failure
Known as the Missouri Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act
The act spans §§ 443–443 (128 sections).
Effective: 01 Jan 1986, see footnote; (RSMo 1939 § 3466, A.L. 1975 H.B. 226, A.L. 1985 H.B. 210); Prior revisions: 1929 § 3079; 1919 § 2238; 1909 § 2845
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.