How long does it take for the IRS to release a tax lien after I pay off the liability?

The IRS has 30 days to release a federal tax lien in Peoria Arizona after it has been paid off or the statute of limitations has passed.  IRS Code Section 6325 (a) also requires the IRS to send you a copy of the Certificate of Release of Federal Tax Lien.  But this is not a perfect world.  So if you do not have the release within 35 or 40 days, you need to contact the IRS and remind them of their duties.