Dubuque County Subcontractor Claim of Mechanics Lien Form (Iowa)
All Dubuque County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Subcontractor Claim of Mechanics Lien Form
Fill in the blank Subcontractor Claim of Mechanics Lien form formatted to comply with all Iowa recording and content requirements.
Included Dubuque County compliant document last validated/updated 5/7/2025
Subcontractor Claim of Mechanics Lien Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Dubuque County compliant document last validated/updated 2/24/2025
Completed Example of the Subcontractor Claim of Mechanics Lien Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Dubuque County compliant document last validated/updated 4/16/2025
The following Iowa and Dubuque County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Subcontractor Claim of Mechanics Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dubuque County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Dubuque County Recorder
720 Central Ave / PO Box 5001, Dubuque, Iowa 52004-5001
Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. Monday - Friday
Phone: (563) 589-4434
Local jurisdictions located in Dubuque County include:
- Bernard
- Cascade
- Dubuque
- Durango
- Dyersville
- Epworth
- Farley
- Holy Cross
- Luxemburg
- New Vienna
- Peosta
- Sherrill
- Worthington
- Zwingle
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Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
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Immediately after you submit payment, the Dubuque 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 Dubuque County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dubuque County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dubuque County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Subcontractor 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 Dubuque County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dubuque County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Iowa or Dubuque 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.
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All of our Dubuque County Subcontractor 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.
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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.
Subcontractor Mechanic's Lien Claims in Iowa
Under 572.10 of Iowa Code, subcontractors are eligible to claim a mechanic's lien. A contractor or a subcontractor may perfect a mechanic's lien beyond ninety (90) days after the date on which the last of the material was furnished or the last of the labor was performed by filing a claim with the clerk of the district court. I.C. 572.10.
A valid claim identifies the parties, the project's location, relevant dates, a list of work and associated charges, any payments, and the amount due. The claimant must provide written notice of such claim to the owner. Id. The notice may be served by any person in the same manner that original notices are required to be served, such as personal service or certified mail. Id. If the party to be served is outside of the county where the property is situated, a return of that fact by the person charged with making such service shall constitute sufficient service from and after the time it was filed with the clerk of the district court. Id.
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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