Saint Clair County Mechanics Lien Form
Last validated September 11, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Saint Clair County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Belleville, Caseyville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East Saint Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon and 12 more.
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Saint Clair County Mechanics Lien Form
Fill in the blank Mechanics Lien form formatted to comply with all Illinois recording and content requirements.

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

Saint Clair County Completed Example of the Notice of Mechanics Lien Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds
Bellville, Illinois 62222
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F RECORDING DAY ENDS AT 3:00 PM ALL DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AFTER 3:00 WILL BE DATED FOR THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY
Phone: (618) 277-6600
Recording Tips for Saint Clair County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
Cities and Jurisdictions in Saint Clair County
Properties in any of these areas use Saint Clair County forms:
- Belleville
- Caseyville
- Dupo
- East Carondelet
- East Saint Louis
- Fairview Heights
- Freeburg
- Lebanon
- Lenzburg
- Lovejoy
- Marissa
- Mascoutah
- Millstadt
- National Stock Yards
- New Athens
- O Fallon
- Saint Libory
- Scott Air Force Base
- Smithton
- Summerfield
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Saint Clair County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair County?
Recording fees in Saint Clair County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (618) 277-6600 for current fees.
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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 Saint Clair County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Mechanics Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Saint Clair County.
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