Minnesota Statutes Recreation (Ch. 85-87A) § 86B.895. Satisfaction of security interest

Subdivision 1. Release. Upon the satisfaction of a security interest in a watercraft for which the certificate of title is in the possession of the secured party, the secured party, within 15 days, shall execute a release of the security interest in the space provided on the certificate or as prescribed by the commissioner, and mail or deliver the certificate and release to the next secured party named or, if none, to the owner or a person who delivers to the secured party an authorization from the owner to receive the certificate. The owner, other than a dealer holding the watercraft for resale, shall promptly have the certificate, the release, and the required fee mailed or delivered to the commissioner, who shall release the secured party's rights on the certificate or issue a new certificate.

Subd. 2. Release of subordinate security interest. Upon the satisfaction of a security interest in a watercraft for which the certificate of title is in the possession of a prior secured party, the secured party whose security interest is satisfied shall execute a release in the form prescribed by the commissioner and, within 15 days after satisfaction, deliver the release to the owner or a person who delivers to the secured party.