When a debt secured by such a lien is fully paid, the creditor, at the expense of the debtor, shall enter on the margin of the registry where the statement is recorded a discharge of his lien or shall execute a release thereof, which may be recorded where the statement is recorded.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 45-293; 1952 Code SECTION 45-293; 1942 Code SECTION 8769; 1932 Code SECTION 8769; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 5681; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 4151; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 3046; G. S. 2388; R. S. 2503; 1869 (14) 224.