Knox County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

Last validated October 16, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Knox County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Abingdon, Altona, Dahinda, East Galesburg, Galesburg, Gilson, Henderson, Knoxville and 8 more.

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Knox County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

Knox County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

Fill in the blank Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice form formatted to comply with all Illinois recording and content requirements.

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Knox County Preliminary 60 Day Notice Guide

Knox County Preliminary 60 Day Notice Guide

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Knox County Completed Example of the Preliminary 60 Day Notice Document

Knox County Completed Example of the Preliminary 60 Day Notice Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Knox County Recorder

Address:
Courthouse - 200 S Cherry St, 3rd floor
Galesburg, Illinois 61401

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

Phone: (309) 345-3818

Recording Tips for Knox County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed

Cities and Jurisdictions in Knox County

Properties in any of these areas use Knox County forms:

  • Abingdon
  • Altona
  • Dahinda
  • East Galesburg
  • Galesburg
  • Gilson
  • Henderson
  • Knoxville
  • Maquon
  • Oneida
  • Rio
  • Saint Augustine
  • Victoria
  • Wataga
  • Williamsfield
  • Yates City

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Knox County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Knox 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 Knox 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Knox County?

Recording fees in Knox County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (309) 345-3818 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 Knox County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

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

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