Mechanic's liens are governed under Title 10, Chapter 603 of the Maine Code. In Maine, liens that have been paid off or satisfied for any other reason should be properly discharged by filing a lien release in the country registry of deeds in the county where the lien was originally recorded. Maine does not require any specific statutory form for releasing a lien, although under common law principles of contract, the claimant is entitled to do so.

A release of lien form identifies the parties, the project's location, relevant dates and payments, and filing information about the recorded lien. Submit the signed, notarized release to the same county office where the underlying lien was filed.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as substitute for the advice from an attorney. For any questions regarding filing a lien release, or any other issues related to liens in Maine, please speak with a licensed attorney.

These are different form types, not alternate versions of the current form.

Mechanics Lien

Claim payment rights for qualifying construction labor or materials, including lien claims, amendments, assignments, and supporting enforcement documents.

Construction Notice 2 options

Preliminary, commencement, completion, furnishing, and other statutory notices used in the construction lien process.

Construction Lien Waiver 4 options

Waive mechanics lien rights in exchange for progress or final payment on construction work.

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our release of mechanic lien forms are specifically formatted for each of the 16 counties in Maine.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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