When a prime contractor or property owner fails to make timely payments on accounts on past-due accounts, one option to encourage payment is sending a notice that all further work will be suspended because of non-payment. In Arizona, contractors can use a Notice of Intent to Suspend Work for Non-Payment for that purpose. The Notice is not a statutory form and thus does not have to be recorded, notarized, or verified like other lien documents. There is also no required format and it can take the appearance of an ordinary business correspondence, but there is a preferred layout in an attempt to streamline the process.

The Notice contains the name and address of the property owner or contractor, first and second missed payment due dates, total amount due, and a date on which work will be suspended if the account remains unpaid. Contact information can also be included if the recipient has any questions or wishes to make further arrangements.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you have any questions about sending a Notice of Intent to Suspend Work for Non-Payment, or any other issues related to mechanic's liens, please contact an attorney.

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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These are different form types, not alternate versions of the current form.

Mechanics Lien 2 options

Claim payment rights for qualifying construction labor or materials, including lien claims, amendments, assignments, and supporting enforcement documents.

Construction Lien Waiver 4 options

Waive mechanics lien rights in exchange for progress or final payment on construction work.

Construction Lien Release

Release, satisfy, or discharge a recorded mechanics lien from the public record.

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our notice of intent to suspend work forms are specifically formatted for each county in Arizona.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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