Dupage County Mechanics Lien Form

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

Dupage County Notice of Mechanics Lien Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Dupage County Completed Example of the Notice of Mechanics Lien Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Illinois and Dupage County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
DuPage County Recorder - Jack T. Knuepfer Admin. Bldg.
Address:
421 North County Farm Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (630) 407-5400
Recording Tips for Dupage County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
- Consider using eRecording to avoid trips to the office
Cities and Jurisdictions in Dupage County
Properties in any of these areas use Dupage County forms:
- Addison
- Aurora
- Bartlett
- Bensenville
- Bloomingdale
- Carol Stream
- Clarendon Hills
- Darien
- Downers Grove
- Elmhurst
- Eola
- Fox Valley
- Glen Ellyn
- Glendale Heights
- Hinsdale
- Itasca
- Lisle
- Lombard
- Medinah
- Naperville
- Oak Brook
- Roselle
- Villa Park
- Warrenville
- Wayne
- West Chicago
- Westmont
- Wheaton
- Willowbrook
- Winfield
- Wood Dale
- Woodridge
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dupage 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 Dupage County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dupage 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 Dupage 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 Dupage County?
Recording fees in Dupage County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (630) 407-5400 for current fees.
Have other questions? Contact our support team
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 Dupage County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Mechanics Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Dupage County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Dupage 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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