Franklin County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

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Franklin County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

Franklin County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

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Franklin County Preliminary 60 Day Notice Guide

Franklin County Preliminary 60 Day Notice Guide

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

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Franklin County Clerk & Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 100 Public Sq / PO Box 607
Benton, Illinois 62812

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (618) 438-3221

Recording Tips for Franklin County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Franklin County

Properties in any of these areas use Franklin County forms:

  • Akin
  • Benton
  • Buckner
  • Christopher
  • Coello
  • Ewing
  • Frankfort Heights
  • Logan
  • Mulkeytown
  • Orient
  • Royalton
  • Sesser
  • Thompsonville
  • Valier
  • West Frankfort
  • Whittington
  • Zeigler

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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Franklin County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Franklin 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 Franklin County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

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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 Franklin County?

Recording fees in Franklin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 438-3221 for current fees.

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This statutory form is for a subcontractor's preliminary (60-Day) notice requirement for Illinois Mechanic's Liens

In Illinois, eligible contractors must provide a property owner with the required forms of preliminary notice before leveraging a mechanic's lien. The notice forms include a 60-day and 90-day notice.

Under the state law, the contractor is required to provide the property owner with a statement in writing, made under oath or verified by affidavit, containing the names and addresses of all parties furnishing labor, services, material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery and of the amounts due or to become due to each before payment is made. 770 Ill. Comp. Stat. 60/5(a).

For residential jobs, there are additional requirements. Each subcontractor who has furnished, or is furnishing labor, services, or equipment shall notify the occupant either personally or by certified mail addressed to the occupant or his agent at the residence within 60 days from his first day of work on the job. 770 Ill. Comp. Stat. 60/5(b)(ii). The notice contains the name and address of the subcontractor or material man, the date he started to work or to deliver materials, the type of work requested and/or the type of labor, services, or materials delivered, and the name of the contractor requesting the work.

All parties without a direct contractual relation with the property owner (or his or her agent) and who provided labor or materials to an owner-occupied single-family residence must provide this 60-Day Notice. The claimant must verify the form as accurate and true. The notice must also be notarized by a notary who acknowledges the signature.

Finally, must serve the notice by personal service (such as using a process server) or by U.S. mail (sent certified with return receipt requested).
This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

If you have any questions about mechanic's liens in Illinois, including the preliminary notices, please consult an attorney.

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

This Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice meets all recording requirements specific to Franklin County.

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