Winnebago County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

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Winnebago County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

Winnebago 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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Winnebago County Preliminary 60 Day Notice Guide

Winnebago County Preliminary 60 Day Notice Guide

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Winnebago County Completed Example of the Preliminary 60 Day Notice Document

Winnebago County Completed Example of the Preliminary 60 Day Notice Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Winnebago County Recorder - County Administration Building

Address:
404 Elm St, Room 405
Rockford, Illinois 61101

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

Phone: (815) 319-4325

Recording Tips for Winnebago County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Winnebago County

Properties in any of these areas use Winnebago County forms:

  • Cherry Valley
  • Durand
  • Loves Park
  • Machesney Park
  • Pecatonica
  • Rockford
  • Rockton
  • Roscoe
  • Seward
  • Shirland
  • South Beloit
  • Winnebago

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How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Winnebago County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 319-4325 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago County.

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