Before exercising the right to sell property that has been seized under this title, a lienholder shall give to the forfeiting authority: written notice of the intention to sell; copies of documents giving rise to the lien; an affidavit under oath by the lienholder: stating that the underlying obligation is in default; and stating the reasons for the default. On request of the lienholder, the forfeiting authority shall release the property to the lienholder.