I received a release of lien in June 2005. However, it was never recorded in the county courthouse. State of Colorado has now levied my bank account. They say they have a valid lien, but refuse to explain the release that I have. Frankly, they are very indignant and will not attempt to explain anything. They've hung up on me many times.

They previously had liens in two counties in California. I live in one county and own property in the other. I have no property anywhere else. Anyway, I checked the records in both counties, and they do not have any lien against me, other than the liens that were released last year.

My question: Is it too late to record the General Release of Child Support Judgment lien that is dated June 2005? I have the original signed and notarized releases. Should I go down to the courthouse and record them now?

A second question: The levy notice that the bank received is a computer-generated form on plain paper and does not bear a signature. Is this a legal form of levy? Is the bank obligated to abide by it without a signature?