Stephens County Affidavit of Non Payment Form

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Stephens County Affidavit of Non Payment Form

Stephens County Affidavit of Non Payment Form

Fill in the blank Affidavit of Non Payment form formatted to comply with all Georgia recording and content requirements.

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Stephens County Affidavit of Non Payment Guide

Stephens County Affidavit of Non Payment Guide

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Stephens County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Non Payment Document

Stephens County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Non Payment Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clerk of Superior Court

Address:
Government Bldg - 205 North Alexander St, Rm 202
Toccoa, Georgia 30577

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (706) 886-3598

Recording Tips for Stephens County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stephens County

Properties in any of these areas use Stephens County forms:

  • Eastanollee
  • Martin
  • Toccoa
  • Toccoa Falls

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stephens County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Stephens County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (706) 886-3598 for current fees.

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What happens if a contractor records a lien waiver, but the owner never pays the bill?

Best practices dictate that lien claimants should only grant waivers when payment can be verified. Even so, some claimants still choose to execute a waiver before that time. Unlike many other states, Georgia law provides an avenue for recourse: the Affidavit of Non-Payment. An affidavit of non-payment is a sworn statement filed with the county recorder after a lien waiver has already been filed but no payment was ever received.

When executed, a waiver and release of lien is considered binding against the claimant for all purposes, subject only to payment in full of the amount set forth in the waiver and release. 44-14-366(f)(1). This means if payment is never received, the waiver is considered ineffective. Note that, in order to declare the waiver void, the claimant must file an affidavit of non-payment.

An affidavit of non-payment identifies the parties, the nature of work and materials provided, the location of the improvements, the amount unpaid, and the recording information for the waiver. The affiant/claimant signs the document in front of two witnesses, one of whom must be a notary, then submits the completed affidavit to the same office that recorded the original lien and waiver.

The affidavit must be filed sixty days after the date of the execution of the waiver and release. 44-14-366(f)(2)(C). There's an exception to this requirement if the claimant files their lien claim prior to the expiration of the 60-day period. Id.

This article is offered for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please contact an attorney with questions about Affidavits of Non-payment or any other issues related to mechanic's liens in Georgia.

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

This Affidavit of Non Payment meets all recording requirements specific to Stephens County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Stephens 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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