Georgia Final Lien Waiver and Release

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Georgia Final Lien Waiver and Release
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Georgia Final Lien Waiver and Release
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  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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Lien waivers are recorded documents used to inform a property owner and any other interested parties that the person or firm with a potential mechanic's lien right is giving up the right to file that lien in exchange for full or partial payment. Use these documents carefully, because the right to a mechanic's lien is regarded as sacred in the realm on the construction world. Unlike most other states, Georgia takes a different approach to its lien waivers, declaring them void unless payment has been received. O.C.G.A. 44-14-366(b).

Georgia recognizes two major types of waivers: The Interim Waiver and Release upon Payment and the Waiver and Release upon Final Payment. O.C.G.A. 44-14-366. These two waivers also fit into the minor categories of being conditioned or not conditioned on actual receipt of payment (included a cleared check). The latter categories can have a tremendous effect on lien rights, as sending an unconditional waiver will waive the right to a lien regardless of confirmed payment.

In addition to requiring payment first, Georgia law prohibits preliminary waivers of lien rights before beginning the work: A right to claim a lien or to claim upon a bond may not be waived in advance of furnishing of labor, services, or materials. O.C.G.A. 44-14-366(a). Any purported waiver or release of lien or bond claim or of this Code section executed or made in advance of furnishing of labor, services, or materials is null, void, and unenforceable. Id.

To surrender all rights to a lien, a claimant files a Waiver and Release upon Final Payment. Use this form when a claimant is requested to execute a waiver and release in exchange for or to induce the making of final payment. O.C.G.A. 44-14-366(d).

The form identifies the parties, the location, the nature of the work, relevant dates, and the amount of payment.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please contact an attorney with questions about waivers, or any other issues related to liens in Georgia.

How to Use This Form

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

What Others Like You Are Saying

— MARY LACEY M.

"Deeds.com consistently provides excellent service at a fair price, and we rely and are thankful them…"

— Kimberly H.

"Very convenient, easy to use, and fast! I highly recommend Deeds.com!"

— CHARLES H.

"Easy to fill-in forms, easy instructions, worth purchasing"

— Patricia W.

"Had to have help because unable to put phone number in your format. Daughter figured a way around th…"

— Jana H.

"This company has made my life so much easier. I'm not driving 25 miles twice a week to record a docu…"

Common Uses for Final Lien Waiver and Release

  • Document a change order that affects the scope of a project
  • Document partial payment received on a construction project
  • File a final lien waiver after project completion and payment
  • Protect subcontractor payment rights on a building project
  • Notify a property owner of unpaid construction debts
  • Establish a legal claim against property for unpaid labor
  • File a lien for unpaid construction or renovation work

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our final lien waiver and release forms are specifically formatted for each county in Georgia.

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.