Minnesota § 508.56 - ASSIGNMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 508.56 — ASSIGNMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 508.56. ASSIGNMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE
When a mortgage is assigned, extended, or otherwise dealt with, a memorial of the instrument shall be made upon the certificate of title. In case only a part of the mortgage upon the land is intended to be released or discharged a memorial of such partial release shall be entered.
History:
(8302) RL s 3424; 1905 c 305 s 54; 1992 c 463 s 6; 1999 c 11 art 1 s 26
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 508.56
What does Minnesota Statutes § 508.56 cover?
Section 508.56 ("ASSIGNMENT AND DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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