Montezuma County Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Form

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Montezuma County Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Form

Montezuma County Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Form

Fill in the blank Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien form formatted to comply with all Colorado recording and content requirements.

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Montezuma County Notice of Mechanics Lien Guide

Montezuma County Notice of Mechanics Lien Guide

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Montezuma Clerk and Recorder

Address:
140 W Main St, Suite 1
Cortez, Colorado 81321

Hours: 7:45 to 5:30 M-F

Phone: (970) 565-3728

Recording Tips for Montezuma County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Have the property address and parcel number ready

Cities and Jurisdictions in Montezuma County

Properties in any of these areas use Montezuma County forms:

  • Cortez
  • Dolores
  • Lewis
  • Mancos
  • Mesa Verde National Park
  • Pleasant View
  • Towaoc
  • Yellow Jacket

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Montezuma County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Montezuma County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (970) 565-3728 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In Colorado, claimants must serve a property owner with preliminary (a.k.a. "prelien") notice before claiming a mechanic's lien. This is required as a means of protection for the owner by warning the property owner, prime contractor, or any other party that a mechanics lien will be filed unless payment of past due amounts is made.

To preserve lien rights for work performed or laborers or materials furnished, there must be a notice of intent to file a lien statement served upon the owner (or reputed owner) of the property or the owner's agent and the principal or prime contractor or his or her agent at least ten days before the time of filing the lien statement with the county clerk and recorder. C.R.S. 38-22-109(3). The notice of intent must be served through personal service or by registered or certified mail, with a return receipt requested, and addressed to the last known address of such persons. Id. An affidavit of service or mailing must also be filed for record with the lien statement and will constitute proof of such service. Id.

The notice form contains the following information: (1) the lien claimant's name and address; (2) the property owner's name and address; (3) any common name of the property; (4) a legal description of the property; and (5) the general contractor's name and address. The form also contains two affidavits of service to verify service was made on either the owner or contractor or both.

Find Colorado's General Mechanic's Lien laws at C.R.S. 38-22.

This article is provided for information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please contact a Colorado attorney with any questions about using a notice of intent to file a statement of mechanic's lien or for any other mechanic's lien issues.

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

This Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Montezuma County.

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