Plymouth County Claim of Mechanics Lien Form (Iowa)
All Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth County compliant document last validated/updated 4/21/2025
The following Iowa and Plymouth 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 Plymouth County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Plymouth County Recorder
Courthouse - 215 4th Avenue SE, Le Mars, Iowa 51031
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Phone: (712) 546-4020
Local jurisdictions located in Plymouth County include:
- Akron
- Brunsville
- Hinton
- Kingsley
- Le Mars
- Merrill
- Oyens
- Remsen
- Westfield
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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Plymouth County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Plymouth 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 Plymouth County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Plymouth County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Iowa or Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Plymouth County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
Save Time and Money
Get your Plymouth County Claim of Mechanics 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 - ( 4562 Reviews )
MARY LACEY M.
June 30th, 2025
Great service! Recording was smooth and swiftly performed. Deeds.com is an excellent service.rn
We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!
Robert F.
June 30th, 2025
Breeze.... It feels silly to hire an attorney to do this for just one beneficiary. Thanks.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Pauline C.
June 29th, 2025
Everything that was stated to be included in my order was complete. Very satisfied
Thank you for your positive words! We’re thrilled to hear about your experience.
Nancy B.
July 22nd, 2021
Very user-friendly. Looks like everything I needed in one place. Great job.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Patrick U.
November 9th, 2023
Great product. They processed and transmitted the deed promptly. A small question I had was answered quickly and professionally. I would use again if the need arises and will recommend to friends.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
Hideo K.
September 12th, 2023
Very prompt and satisfied with the service.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ken W.
February 3rd, 2019
Everything perfect, good price. Completely satisfied
Thank you!
Barbara E.
March 7th, 2023
The online forms were very helpful and self-explanatory. My husband and I used several as we completed our estate planning documents.
Thank you for these forms.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Gerald G.
September 16th, 2020
I am researching forms required to change deed from joint owners to individual. Subsequently, forms required when/after a trust is established for real property.
Thank you!
Giustino C.
May 27th, 2020
I am pleased with this electronic service in making a time sensitive deed transfer since very few options exist currently with the Covid 19 Crisis. This was the only rapid and available option to record the deed transfer and the fee was reasonable. I was able to upload my notarized and executed document and had a record number as well as the official document within 24 hours. It was simple and easy to use. Thank you deeds.com!!
Thank you Giustino, glad we could help.
CARRIE T.
March 10th, 2022
Thought it was pretty simple to use.
Thank you!
Lourdes O.
June 5th, 2020
Extremely efficient website. Beats going to Court House to record documents. My document was recorded in less then 24 hours! Amazing! I will be using deeds.com from now on.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Buster T.
April 19th, 2022
Very comprehensive - lots of additional forms and instructions.
Top-notch!
Thank you!
Johnnie W.
June 26th, 2023
Five stars for quick retrieval/no hassle of forms. Will review them again once I have completed the forms and they have been accepted.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Anitra C.
July 10th, 2021
This was so easy and the instructions were great.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!