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Buena Vista County Notice to Primary Contractor Form

Buena Vista County Notice to Primary Contractor Form

Buena Vista County Notice to Primary Contractor Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/29/2025
Buena Vista County Notice to Primary Contractor Guide

Buena Vista County Notice to Primary Contractor Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/15/2025
Buena Vista County Completed Example of the Notice to Primary Contractor Document

Buena Vista County Completed Example of the Notice to Primary Contractor Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/28/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Buena Vista County Recorder
Address:
215 E Fifth St / PO Box 454
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

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

Phone: (712) 213-7430

Recording Tips for Buena Vista County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Buena Vista County

Properties in any of these areas use Buena Vista County forms:

  • Albert City
  • Alta
  • Linn Grove
  • Marathon
  • Newell
  • Rembrandt
  • Sioux Rapids
  • Storm Lake
  • Truesdale

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Buena Vista County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County?

Recording fees in Buena Vista County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (712) 213-7430 for current fees.

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Required Notices to Primary Contractor for Iowa Mechanic's Liens

Persons furnishing labor or materials to a subcontractor (sometimes referred to as "sub-subcontractors or even sub-sub-subcontractors depending on their position in the chain) must send notice to a primary contractor to inform of lien rights in order to preserve their ability to claim a lien.

A person furnishing labor or materials to a subcontractor is not entitled to a lien unless the person furnishing labor or materials notifies the principal contractor in writing with a one-time notice containing: 1) the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the person furnishing the labor or materials, and 2) the name of the subcontractor to whom the labor or materials were furnished, within thirty (30) days of first furnishing labor or materials for which a lien claim may be made. I.C. 572.33(1). Additional labor or materials furnished by the same person to the same subcontractor for use in the same construction project can be covered by this notice. Id.

The person furnishing labor or materials to the subcontractor must also support the lien claim with a certified statement that the principal contractor was notified in writing with the one-time notice described above. Id.

The notice requirement does not apply to a mechanic's lien on single-family or two-family dwellings occupied or used or intended to be occupied or used for residential purposes. I.C. 572.33(2).

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 the primary contractor or anything else with regard to mechanic's liens.

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

This Notice to Primary Contractor meets all recording requirements specific to Buena Vista County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Buena Vista County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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