Dubuque County Notice to Primary Contractor Form
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Dubuque County Notice to Primary Contractor Form
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Dubuque County Notice to Primary Contractor Guide
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Dubuque County Completed Example of the Notice to Primary Contractor Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Dubuque County Recorder
Dubuque, Iowa 52004-5001
Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Monday - Friday
Phone: (563) 589-4434
Recording Tips for Dubuque County:
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Have the property address and parcel number ready
Cities and Jurisdictions in Dubuque County
Properties in any of these areas use Dubuque County forms:
- Bernard
- Cascade
- Dubuque
- Durango
- Dyersville
- Epworth
- Farley
- Holy Cross
- Luxemburg
- New Vienna
- Peosta
- Sherrill
- Worthington
- Zwingle
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dubuque County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dubuque 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 Dubuque County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Dubuque County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County?
Recording fees in Dubuque County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (563) 589-4434 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 Dubuque County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice to Primary Contractor meets all recording requirements specific to Dubuque County.
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