Section 35-21-02 - Filing of application, affidavit, and undertaking for release of lienThe owner of the property to be released by undertaking, or of a substantial interest in the property, shall file the following with the clerk of the district court for the county in which the lien is filed:
1. An application for the release of the lien by undertaking;2. An affidavit describing the owner's interest in the property and stating that the owner has a defense against the collection of the lien, or a part of the lien, and that there exists a disagreement between the parties as to the amount or validity of the lien, and that the owner desires a discharge of the lien from the records; and3. An undertaking, in an amount not less than the lien, with two sureties, to the effect that the owner will pay any amount that may be recovered by the lien claimant, together with all costs.