Cook County Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien Form

Last validated April 3, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Cook County Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien Form

Cook County Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien Form

Fill in the blank Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien form formatted to comply with all Illinois recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 4/3/2026
Cook County Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien Guide

Cook County Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form

Document Last Validated 1/6/2026
Cook County Completed Example of the Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien Document

Cook County Completed Example of the Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/18/2026

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Downtown Office Chicago Court Building

Address:
118 N Clark St, Rm 120
Chicago, Illinois 60602

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F

Phone: (312) 603-5050

Markham Court Building

Address:
16501 S Kedzie, Rm 238C
Markham, Illinois 60426

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F (Note: ALL DOCUMENTS must be recorded at the Clerk's downtown office)

Phone: (708) 210-4448

Rolling Meadows Court Building

Address:
2121 Euclid Ave, Rm 238
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F (Note: ALL DOCUMENTS must be recorded at the Clerk's downtown office)

Phone: (847) 818-2070

Bridgeview Court Building

Address:
10220 S 76th Ave, Rm 238
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F (Note: ALL DOCUMENTS must be recorded at the Clerk's downtown office)

Phone: (708) 974-6397

Recording Tips for Cook County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cook County

Properties in any of these areas use Cook County forms:

  • Alsip
  • Arlington Heights
  • Bedford Park
  • Bellwood
  • Berkeley
  • Berwyn
  • Blue Island
  • Bridgeview
  • Broadview
  • Brookfield
  • Burbank
  • Calumet City
  • Chicago
  • Chicago Heights
  • Chicago Ridge
  • Cicero
  • Country Club Hills
  • Des Plaines
  • Dolton
  • Elk Grove Village
  • Elmwood Park
  • Evanston
  • Evergreen Park
  • Flossmoor
  • Forest Park
  • Franklin Park
  • Glencoe
  • Glenview
  • Glenwood
  • Golf
  • Hanover Park
  • Harvey
  • Harwood Heights
  • Hazel Crest
  • Hickory Hills
  • Hillside
  • Hines
  • Hoffman Estates
  • Hometown
  • Homewood
  • Justice
  • Kenilworth
  • La Grange
  • La Grange Park
  • Lansing
  • Lemont
  • Lincolnwood
  • Lyons
  • Markham
  • Matteson
  • Maywood
  • Melrose Park
  • Midlothian
  • Morton Grove
  • Mount Prospect
  • Niles
  • Northbrook
  • Oak Forest
  • Oak Lawn
  • Oak Park
  • Olympia Fields
  • Orland Park
  • Palatine
  • Palos Heights
  • Palos Hills
  • Palos Park
  • Park Forest
  • Park Ridge
  • Posen
  • Prospect Heights
  • Richton Park
  • River Forest
  • River Grove
  • Riverdale
  • Riverside
  • Robbins
  • Rolling Meadows
  • Schaumburg
  • Schiller Park
  • Skokie
  • South Holland
  • Steger
  • Stone Park
  • Streamwood
  • Summit Argo
  • Techny
  • Thornton
  • Tinley Park
  • Westchester
  • Western Springs
  • Wheeling
  • Willow Springs
  • Wilmette
  • Winnetka
  • Worth

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cook County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Cook County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (312) 603-5050 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Illinois Subcontractor's Final Waiver and Release of Mechanic's Lien

Under 770 ILCS 60, Illinois' Mechanic's Lien act, lien waivers are used between a contractor (including a sub or general) and a property owner to induce or encourage final or partial payments in exchange for forfeiting the claimant's right to a mechanic's lien.

Use the Final Lien Waiver after the confirmed final payment on an outstanding mechanic's lien. A subcontractor signs this form and provides to the owner and/or prime contractor in exchange for final payment on the job.

Contact an attorney with questions about the Subcontractor's Final Waiver and Release, or with any other issues related to mechanic's liens in Illinois.

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

This Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Cook County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Cook County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

Save Time and Money

Get your Cook County Subcontractor Final Waiver and Release of Lien form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4693 Reviews )

David M.

August 9th, 2023

A real boon to those of us who are not attorneys but wish to protect our assets and avoid probate court issues. Thank you for a great service.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Debra H.

April 11th, 2019

I find this site easy to use and every form I may need. Now to figure out how to fill in on line. :)

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback Debra. Be sure to download the forms and fill them out on your computer, they should not be filled out "online". Have a great day.

Diane O.

September 1st, 2022

Filling out forms was easy....so far, I am happy !

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Daniel R.

August 26th, 2020

It all looked pretty easy to navigate. Forms are just now downloaded so I'll see how opening, filling-out goes. I'm encouraged. Thanks

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Kenneth M.

August 2nd, 2019

It was adequate to serve my current need, however turned out to be more expensive than I cared for.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Marion Paul W.

January 31st, 2019

Quick service .Easy download.I ordered Quit Claim and should have ordered warranty deed. I will make it work

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

CARRIE T.

March 10th, 2022

Thought it was pretty simple to use.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Tracey M.

August 9th, 2022

Using Deeds.com was unbelievably quick and easy to file a deed restriction with our local county office. From uploading the initial file to deeds.com, to having a fully recorded document was right on one hour - and all from the comfort of my home. I found your service was easy to use and your staff were very quick in responding to my filing. I will definitely use and recommend deeds.com in the future.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Lisa G.

February 18th, 2019

Form and info was good

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Brian B.

May 13th, 2021

Very good price. It came with instructions and a sample filled out. Very helpful.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Keith L.

March 15th, 2019

Great to have a downloadable form, rather than a cloud solution that gives no guarantee of privacy. Appreciated the sample.......but all of that still left me with open issues about how to tweak the form to serve my particular needs......for example: how to ensure that survivor rights were properly characterized; how far back I should go with the "Source" section + how I should layer my own additions to the chain of ownership, etc. Nonetheless, an overall happy experience. Thank you for your help

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Sandra N.

April 13th, 2019

Very quick and painless process!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Shelly S.

November 12th, 2021

was fairly easy to work through the forms but needed better information on what goes on a few of the lines

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Dawn L.

May 26th, 2022

Not totally satisfied as unable to edit as needed on signature page of the deed. I want to be able to date the document and don't want the verbage "signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of" to appear and cannot remove it. The notary will make his or her own statement below as to the date executed.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Steve C.

September 22nd, 2025

Everything I had hoped for. Easy and formatted correctly.

Reply from Staff

We welcome your positive feedback and are thrilled to have met your expectations. Thank you for choosing our services.