Howard County Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Form (Maryland)

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Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Form

Howard County Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Form

Fill in the blank Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment form formatted to comply with all Maryland recording and content requirements.
Included Howard County compliant document last validated/updated 7/1/2025

Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Guide

Howard County Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Howard County compliant document last validated/updated 3/21/2025

Completed Example of the Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Document

Howard County Completed Example of the Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Howard County compliant document last validated/updated 5/22/2025

When using these Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Howard County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Circuit Court: Land Records Department

6095 Marshalee Drive, Suite 120, Elkridge, Maryland 21075

Hours: 8:30 to 3:30 M-F

Phone: 410-313-5850

Local jurisdictions located in Howard County include:

  • Annapolis Junction
  • Clarksville
  • Columbia
  • Cooksville
  • Dayton
  • Dhs
  • Elkridge
  • Ellicott City
  • Fulton
  • Glenelg
  • Glenwood
  • Highland
  • Jessup
  • Laurel
  • Lisbon
  • Savage
  • Simpsonville
  • West Friendship
  • Woodbine
  • Woodstock

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Howard 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 Howard County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Howard County?

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

Can the Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment 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 Howard County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Howard County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Maryland or Howard 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.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Howard County Conditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment 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.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

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.

Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien on Final Payment

In Maryland, mechanic's liens are governed under Chapter 9 of the Maryland Real Property Code. The term "waiver" refers to giving up a legal right. In this case, the person granting the waiver is giving up the right to seek a mechanic's lien for all or part of the amount due. This assurance is usually enough to get the other party to pay. Maryland does not use statutory forms for waivers; according to the principles of contract law, the parties may agree to such modifications in writing. Maryland law, however, specifically prohibits any waiver requirement in a contract. Md. Real Prop. Code sections 9-113.

Typically, waivers come in four varieties: unconditional after a progress payment, unconditional after the final payment, conditional after a progress payment, and conditional after the final payment. Unconditional means the waiver is granted immediately, while conditional waivers depend on the property owner meeting specific requirements (conditions), such as the payment clearing the bank, before the waiver takes effect. So, unconditional waivers benefit the owner, and conditional waivers tend to favor the claimant. The payment distinctions are based on the amount due on the project, so progress payment refers to money paid on account, and final payment waivers are used once the balance is paid in full.

A valid lien waiver identifies the parties, the location of the project, relevant dates and payments, and any other information necessary for the specific transaction. After signing the form, the claimant records it with the local agency responsible for maintaining land records.

A final conditional waiver should be used when the full and final payment is made if there are any doubts about the payment method. For instance, if there are any concerns a final check won't clear, opt for a conditional waiver. The waiver is only effective upon the payment going through within a specified number of days.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from an attorney. Please contact a Maryland construction law attorney with questions about waivers or anything else about mechanic's liens.

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