Howard County Notice of Mechanics Lien Form (Maryland)
All Howard County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Notice of Mechanics Lien Form

Fill in the blank Notice of Mechanics Lien form formatted to comply with all Maryland recording and content requirements.
Included Howard County compliant document last validated/updated 5/8/2025
Notice of Mechanics Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Howard County compliant document last validated/updated 3/26/2025
Completed Example of the Notice of Mechanics Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Howard County compliant document last validated/updated 5/20/2025
The following Maryland and Howard County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Notice of Mechanics Lien 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 Notice 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 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 Notice 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.
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.
Establishing a Maryland Mechanic's Lien
Mechanic's Liens are used to place a block or burden on a property owner's title when a claimant (such as a contractor, materials supplier, or other laborer such as a subcontractor) has not been paid for labor, materials, or equipment provided. In Maryland, mechanic's liens are governed under Chapter 9 of the real property code.
In order to establish a lien, a person entitled to a lien must first file proceedings in the circuit court for the county where the land or any part of the land is located within 180 days after the work has been finished or the materials furnished. Md. Real Prop. Code section 9-105(a).
Under Md. Real Prop. Code section 9-105(a)(1), the petition must set forth at least the following:
(i) The name and address of the petitioner;
(ii) The name and address of the owner;
(iii) The nature or kind of work done or the kind and amount of materials furnished, the time when the work was done or the materials furnished, the name of the person for whom the work was done or to whom the materials were furnished, and the amount or sum claimed to be due, less any credit recognized by the petitioner;
(iv) A description of the land, including a statement whether part of the land is located in another county, and a description adequate to identify the building; and
(v) If the petitioner is a subcontractor, facts showing that the notice required was properly mailed or served upon the owner, or, posted on the building. If the lien is sought to be established against two or more buildings on separate lots or parcels of land owned by the same person, the lien will be postponed to other mechanics' liens unless the petitioner designates the amount he claims is due him on each building.
The claimant must also prepare an affidavit or have one drafted person on his behalf, setting forth facts upon which the petitioner claims he is entitled to the lien in the amount specified. Md. Real Prop. Code section 9-105(a)(2). Lastly, the claimant must include either original or sworn, certified, or photostatic copies of material papers or parts thereof, if any, which constitute the basis of the lien claim, unless the absence is explained in the affidavit. Md. Real Prop. Code section 9-105(a)(3).
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 mechanic's lien claim in Maryland, please speak with a licensed attorney.
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