Delaware Contractor Certification of Payment
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About the Delaware Contractor Certification of Payment
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- 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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Certifying Payment for Labor and Materials in Kent County, Delaware
Under 25 DEL. LAWS, C. 27, 2707, prior to or simultaneous with the receipt of any full or final payment by the contractor, the contractor must provide the owner with one of two documents:
1) A notarized, verified written certification that the contractor has paid in full for all labor performed and materials furnished to date; or
2) A written release of mechanics' liens signed by all persons who would otherwise be entitled, containing a notarized, verified certification signed by the contractor that all of the persons signing the release constitute all of the persons who would be entitled otherwise to file mechanics' liens claims.
Providing a statement certifying the other potential claimants are paid lets the owner know that they are not at risk for a lien against their property. The certification identifies the parties, the location of the work or improvement, relevant dates, and a confirmation of payment. The contractor might also add a list of subcontractors and suppliers, along with payment dates and amounts, as well as any other information necessary for the specific situation.
Deliver the completed document to the owner either in person or via USPS certified or registered mail with delivery confirmation. The certificate may also be filed with the local recording office if appropriate for the circumstances.
Note that failure of the contractor to provide the owner a written certification or a release of mechanics' liens at such time shall constitute sufficient cause for the immediate suspension, revocation or cancellation of the contractor's occupational and business licenses. Id.
Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with questions about certifying payments or any other issues related to mechanic's liens in Delaware.
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
What Others Like You Are Saying
"form worked great but was over priced for such a simple form , should be around $10 and most people …"
"This is very helpful."
"Thank you for having an easy to navigate website with updated documents! Had everything I needed, to…"
"I was very pleased to find ONLINE, Deed Revision Document(s) and their explanation. I ordered these …"
"Would be great if you would just put all of these documents into ONE .pdf."
Common Uses for Contractor Certification of Payment
- Protect subcontractor payment rights on a building project
- Secure payment for materials supplied to a construction project
- File a lien for unpaid construction or renovation work
- Protect a contractor's right to payment for work performed
- Document partial payment received on a construction project
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our contractor certification of payment forms are specifically formatted for each county in Delaware.
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.