Buchanan County Claim of Mechanics Lien Form (Iowa)
All Buchanan County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Claim of Mechanics Lien Form

Fill in the blank Claim of Mechanics Lien form formatted to comply with all Iowa recording and content requirements.
Included Buchanan County compliant document last validated/updated 7/3/2025
Claim of Mechanics Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Buchanan County compliant document last validated/updated 6/17/2025
Completed Example of the Claim of Mechanics Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Buchanan County compliant document last validated/updated 4/21/2025
The following Iowa and Buchanan County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Claim of Mechanics Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Buchanan County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Buchanan County Recorder
Courthouse - 210 Fifth Ave NE, 1st floor / PO Box 298 , Independence , Iowa 50644
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (319) 334-4259
Local jurisdictions located in Buchanan County include:
- Aurora
- Brandon
- Fairbank
- Hazleton
- Independence
- Jesup
- Lamont
- Quasqueton
- Rowley
- Stanley
- Winthrop
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What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Buchanan County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Buchanan County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Buchanan County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Claim of Mechanics Lien forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Buchanan County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Buchanan County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Iowa or Buchanan County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Buchanan County Claim of Mechanics Lien forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
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Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
Claiming a Mechanic's Lien in Iowa
Mechanic's liens are used to encumber the title to an owner's property when a contractor, materials supplier, or other laborer such as a subcontractor has not been paid for labor, materials, or equipment provided. In Iowa, this is accomplished by filing a Claim of Lien with the district court.
Iowa law entitles every person who furnishes material or labor for, or performs any labor upon, any building or land for improvement, alteration, or repair thereof, by virtue of any contract with the owner, contractor, or subcontractor to have a lien upon the building or improvement, and land belonging to the owner, to secure payment for the material or labor furnished or labor performed. I.C. 572.2(1).
The entire land upon which any building or improvement is situated, including that portion not covered therewith, shall be subject to a mechanic's lien to the extent of the interest therein of the person for whose benefit such material was furnished or labor performed. I.C. 572.5.
Perfect the lien by filing it with the clerk of the district court of the county in which the building, land, or improvement to be charged with the lien is situated. I.C. 572.8(1). NOTE: The lien must include a verified statement of an account of the demand due to the claimant, after allowing all credits. Id. The statement must set forth: 1) the date when such material was first furnished or labor first performed, and the date on which the last of the material was furnished or the last of the labor was performed; 2) the legal description of the property to be charged with the lien; and 3) the name and last known mailing address of the owner of the property. Id. Upon the filing of the lien, the clerk of court will mail a copy of the lien to the owner. I.C. 572.8(2).
The statement of account must be filed by a principal contractor or subcontractor within two years, and ninety days after the date on which the last of the material was furnished or the last of the labor was performed. I.C. 572.9.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or relied upon as a substitute for speaking with a legal professional. If you have any questions about filing a claim for a mechanic's lien, please speak with a qualified Iowa attorney.
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