Sumter County Declaration of Lien Rights Form
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Sumter County Declaration of Lien Rights Form
Fill in the blank Declaration of Lien Rights form formatted to comply with all Alabama recording and content requirements.
Sumter County Declaration of Lien Rights Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Sumter County Completed Example of the Declaration of Lien Rights Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Probate Office
Livingston, Alabama 35470
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (205) 652-7281
Recording Tips for Sumter County:
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons
Cities and Jurisdictions in Sumter County
Properties in any of these areas use Sumter County forms:
- Bellamy
- Cuba
- Emelle
- Epes
- Gainesville
- Livingston
- Panola
- York
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Sumter County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Sumter County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Sumter County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Sumter County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Sumter County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Sumter County?
Recording fees in Sumter County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (205) 652-7281 for current fees.
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Establishing Lien Rights without a Direct Contract in Alabama
In Alabama, laborers, material suppliers, or any other person or firm that furnished work, labor, or material on a piece of property has a valid claim for a lien. Liens of this type are called mechanic's or construction liens. In Alabama, a claimant can claim either a full price or an unpaid balance lien. A full price lien is available to contractors that have contracted directly with the owner for the full price of labor, services, or materials. An unpaid balance lien is available for laborers, subcontractors, or materials suppliers without a direct contract and a lien is limited only to the unpaid balance.
Upon complying with the provisions of Alabama lien law, lien claimants shall have a lien on the building or improvements as well as on the land on which these are situated. Ala. Code Ann. 35-11-210. The lien exists to the extent in ownership of all the right, title, and interest therein of the owner or proprietor, and to the extent in area of the entire lot or parcel of land in a city or town; or, if not in a city or town, of one acre in addition to the land upon which the building or improvement is situated. Id. Further, if employees of the contractor or persons furnishing material to him or her claim a lien, the lien shall extend only to the amount of any unpaid balance due the contractor by the owner or proprietor, and the employees and materialmen shall also have a lien on the unpaid balance. Id.
To preserve the option for lien rights, a potential claimant must notify the owner or responsible party before furnishing any materials for the project. By including prices in the notice, the furnisher of the material shall have a lien for the full price specified, without regard to whether or not the amount of the claim for the material so furnished exceeds the unpaid balance due the contractor. Id. However, if the owner or proprietor or his or her agent objects to the price, this may not be the case. Id.
Unless the owner or proprietor or his or her agent shall notify the furnisher in writing before the material is used, that he or she will not be responsible for the price thereof, the claimant will be entitled to a full price lien. Id.
The notice contains the name of the owner or proprietor as well as the name and address of the contractor or subcontractor and a description of the owner's property. File the completed notice with the local recording office for the county where the property is located.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from an attorney. Please speak with an attorney for questions regarding lien notices or any other issues related to liens in Alabama.
Important: Your property must be located in Sumter County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Declaration of Lien Rights meets all recording requirements specific to Sumter County.
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