Shelby County Verified Statement of Mechanics Lien Form

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Shelby County Verified Statement of Mechanics Lien Form

Shelby County Verified Statement of Mechanics Lien Form

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Shelby County Verified Statement of Lien Guide

Shelby County Verified Statement of Lien Guide

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Shelby County Completed Example of the Verified Statement of Lien Document

Shelby County Completed Example of the Verified Statement of Lien Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Probate Court: Recording

Address:
County Courthouse - 112 N Main St / PO Box 825
Columbiana, Alabama 35051

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: 205-669-3720

Recording Tips for Shelby County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Shelby County

Properties in any of these areas use Shelby County forms:

  • Alabaster
  • Birmingham
  • Calera
  • Chelsea
  • Columbiana
  • Harpersville
  • Helena
  • Maylene
  • Montevallo
  • Pelham
  • Saginaw
  • Shelby
  • Siluria
  • Sterrett
  • Vandiver
  • Vincent
  • Westover
  • Wilsonville
  • Wilton

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Shelby County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Shelby 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 Shelby County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County?

Recording fees in Shelby County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 205-669-3720 for current fees.

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Filing a Mechanic's Lien in Alabama

Obtaining a lien for construction work, including the furnishing of labor or materials, must be accomplished by filing a verified statement with the probate court in the Alabama county where the subject property is located.

Every person entitled to a lien must file, in the office of the judge of probate of the county in which the property upon which the lien is sought is situated, a statement in writing, verified by the oath of the person claiming the lien, or of some other person having knowledge of the facts, containing 1) the amount of the demand secured by the lien, after all just credits have been given, 2) a description of the property on which the lien is claimed in such a manner that same may be located or identified, a description by house number, name of street, and name of city or town being a sufficient description where the property is located in a city or town, and 3) the name of the owner or proprietor thereof; but no error in the amount of the demand or in the name of the owner or proprietor, shall affect the lien. Ala. Code Ann. 35-11-213. Unless such statement is so filed the lien shall be lost. Id.

To preserve lien rights under Ala. Code Ann. 35-11-215, claimants must file the verified statement according to the following time limits:
by every original contractor within six (6) months;
by every journeyman and day laborer within 30 days; and
by every other person entitled to such lien within four (4) months
after the last item of work has been performed or the last item of material has been furnished. Keep in mind that once the lien is in place, is still must be enforced through a lawsuit if the owner still refuses or is unwilling to make full payment.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from a licensed attorney. Please contact an Alabama attorney for any questions regarding filing a lien in the state.

Important: Your property must be located in Shelby County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Verified Statement of Mechanics Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Shelby County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Shelby County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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