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Clark County Mechanics Lien Form

Clark County Mechanics Lien Form

Clark County Mechanics Lien Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/7/2025
Clark County Notice of Mechanics Lien Guide

Clark County Notice of Mechanics Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 5/30/2025
Clark County Completed Example of the Notice of Mechanics Lien Document

Clark County Completed Example of the Notice of Mechanics Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/23/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clark County Clerk/Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 501 Archer Ave
Marshall, Illinois 62441

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (217) 826-8311

Recording Tips for Clark County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper

Cities and Jurisdictions in Clark County

Properties in any of these areas use Clark County forms:

  • Casey
  • Dennison
  • Marshall
  • Martinsville
  • West Union
  • Westfield

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Clark County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Clark 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 Clark County?

Recording fees in Clark County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (217) 826-8311 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Mechanic's liens are available in Illinois pursuant to the Mechanic's Lien Act compiled under 770 ILCS 60 for contractors, subcontractors, material or equipment suppliers, architects, and other design professionals.

A lien is a type of property interest, like a mortgage, in which the lienor retains a claim against the property if it is later sold. The lienor can also force a sale through foreclosure. Illinois only authorizes mechanic's liens on private projects, not those associated with public (government) entities.

When you provide labor or materials on a contract job and the client never pays the invoice, filing a mechanic's lien is the next step in recovering the amount due. NOTE: Subcontractors must individually file 60-day (owner-occupied residential projects only) and 90-day notices to access their lien rights.

Mechanic's liens demand strict deadlines and missing the filing date by even one day can cost you your right to a lien. In Illinois, the time to file a lien arises within four months from the last date you or any of your employees furnished labor or delivered materials to the jobsite. The four-month period applies to your right against all third parties and subsequent owners. You have two years to file suit against the original owner to foreclose on a mechanic's lien. 770 ILCS 60/9.

The claim for lien must state the parties to the contract and its terms, identify the general contractor and all upper tier subcontractors, include a description of the work completed or materials delivered, state a legal description of the owner's property, and state the total amount due and unpaid as of the date the notice is recorded. The lien amount includes the invoice amount owed minus all credits and offsets. A lienor may not include extras such as attorney's fees or lost profits, but may charge interest measured by the legal rate in Illinois. 770 ILCS 60/1(a).

Before recording the lien, sign it in the presence of a notary public who then notarizes it with his or her seal. The lien should be recorded at the recording office for the county where the property is situated. For residential projects, you must serve the owner with a copy of the recorded lien within ten days' time.

The deadlines for filing a lien are set in stone, and failure to file on time will cost you your right to a lien. Additionally, putting in improper amounts or exaggerating the claim will invalidate the lien. If you lose your lien rights, the only remedy is to sue the property owner under contract law.

Each case is unique. Contact an attorney with specific questions regarding filing a claim or any other issues related to mechanic's liens in Illinois.

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

This Mechanics Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Clark County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Clark 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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