Mills County Claim of Mechanics Lien Form (Iowa)
All Mills 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 Mills County compliant document last validated/updated 4/9/2025
Claim of Mechanics Lien Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Mills 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 Mills County compliant document last validated/updated 4/21/2025
The following Iowa and Mills 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 Mills County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Mills County Recorder
Courthouse - 418 Sharp St, Glenwood, Iowa 51534
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (712) 527-9315
Local jurisdictions located in Mills County include:
- Emerson
- Glenwood
- Hastings
- Henderson
- Malvern
- Mineola
- Pacific Junction
- Silver City
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Mills County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
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 Mills County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Mills County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Mills 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 Mills County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Mills County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Iowa or Mills 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 Mills 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?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
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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