Delaware Contractor Certification of Payment
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as Recently as November 7, 2025
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.
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.
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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“Best site of its kind I have ever found. Informative, intuitive, and best of all, everything worked …”
— Robert M.“The service was fast and outstanding. Thank you.”
— Ismael I.“Clear and easy instructions. Prompt processing and confirmation. I am still in the middle of submitt…”
— James H.“So easy to use. I was able to download all the forms I need, it saves a lot of time!”
— Mary M.“Usually I have trouble registering things online, even though people tell me it's easy. This time, i…”
— Maribeth M.Common Uses for Contractor Certification of Payment
- Transfer property between family members
- Add or remove names from property titles
- Transfer property into or out of trusts
- Correct errors in previously recorded deeds
- Gift property to others