Chatham County Final Lien Waiver and Release Form (Georgia)

All Chatham County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Final Lien Waiver and Release Form

Chatham County Final Lien Waiver and Release Form

Fill in the blank Final Lien Waiver and Release form formatted to comply with all Georgia recording and content requirements.
Included Chatham County compliant document last validated/updated 5/14/2025

Final Lien Waiver and Release Guide

Chatham County Final Lien Waiver and Release Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Chatham County compliant document last validated/updated 6/20/2025

Completed Example of the Final Lien Waiver and Release Document

Chatham County Completed Example of the Final Lien Waiver and Release Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Chatham County compliant document last validated/updated 6/23/2025

When using these Final Lien Waiver and Release forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Chatham County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

Southside Location

1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite A, , Savannah, Georgia 31406

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday thru Friday

Phone: (912) 201-4351

Chatham Clerk of Superior Court

133 Montgomery St, Savannah, Georgia 31412

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

Phone: (912) 652-7197

Local jurisdictions located in Chatham County include:

  • Bloomingdale
  • Pooler
  • Savannah
  • Tybee Island

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Chatham County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Chatham County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Chatham County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Chatham County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Final Lien Waiver and Release forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Chatham County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Chatham County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Georgia or Chatham County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Chatham County Final Lien Waiver and Release forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Chatham County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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