A claim upon specific property until a debt is satisfied
A sworn statement made before a notary
A contract transferring only possession of land
A certificate filed by a county clerk
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Legal Terms & Definitions
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. A claim upon specific property until a debt is satisfied
Detailed Explanation
A lien is a property claim that secures an obligation. In the booklet's glossary, a lien is a legal right or claim upon a specific property which attaches until a debt is satisfied. Not to be confused with a mortgage on real property, which is one written instrument that creates such a lien.
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