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Humboldt County Contractor Notice to Owner Form

Humboldt County Contractor Notice to Owner Form

Humboldt County Contractor Notice to Owner Form

Fill in the blank Contractor Notice to Owner form formatted to comply with all Iowa recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 5/2/2025
Humboldt County Contractor Notice to Owner Guide

Humboldt County Contractor Notice to Owner Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/9/2025
Humboldt County Completed Example of the Contractor Notice to Owner Document

Humboldt County Completed Example of the Contractor Notice to Owner Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Humboldt County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 203 Main St / PO Box 100
Dakota City, Iowa 50529

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (515) 332-3693

Recording Tips for Humboldt County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Humboldt County

Properties in any of these areas use Humboldt County forms:

  • Bode
  • Bradgate
  • Dakota City
  • Gilmore City
  • Hardy
  • Humboldt
  • Livermore
  • Ottosen
  • Renwick
  • Rutland
  • Thor

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Humboldt County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Humboldt County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County?

Recording fees in Humboldt County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (515) 332-3693 for current fees.

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Liability of an Owner to the Original Contractor in Iowa

An owner of a building, land, or improvement upon which a subcontractor's mechanic's lien may be filed, is not required to pay the original contractor any compensation for work done or material furnished for the building, land, or improvement until the expiration of ninety (90) days after the completion of the building or improvement. I.C. 572.13(1). However, payment may be due sooner if the original contractor furnishes the owner with one of the following: a) receipts and waivers for any claims for mechanics' liens, signed by all persons who furnished material or performed labor for the building, land, or improvement; or b) good and sufficient bond to be approved by the owner, on the condition that the owner will be relieved from liability for any loss which the owner may sustain by reason of the filing of mechanics' liens by subcontractors. I.C. 572.13(1).

An original contractor entering into a contract for an owner-occupied dwelling and who has contracted or will contract with a subcontractor to provide labor or furnish material for the dwelling must include the following notice in any written contract with the owner and shall provide the owner with a copy of the written contract:

"Persons or companies furnishing labor or materials for the improvement of real property may enforce a lien upon the improved property if they are not paid for their contributions, even if the parties have no direct contractual relationship with the owner."

I.C. 572.13(2).

If there is no written contract between the original contractor and the dwelling owner, the original contractor must, within ten (10) days of commencement of work on the dwelling, provide a written notice to the dwelling owner stating the name and address of all subcontractors that the contractor intends to use for the construction and, that the subcontractors or suppliers may have lien rights in the event they are not paid for their labor or material used on this site. Id. The notice must be updated as additional subcontractors and suppliers are used from the names disclosed on any earlier notices. Id.

This notice is essential as any original contractor who fails to provide notice is not entitled to lien rights. Id.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from a legal professional. Please contact an Iowa attorney with any questions about sending notice to a dwelling owner or anything else with regard to mechanic's liens.

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

This Contractor Notice to Owner meets all recording requirements specific to Humboldt County.

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