Anne Arundel County Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Form (Maryland)

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Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Form

Anne Arundel County Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Form

Fill in the blank Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment form formatted to comply with all Maryland recording and content requirements.
Included Anne Arundel County compliant document last validated/updated 6/12/2025

Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Guide

Anne Arundel County Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Anne Arundel County compliant document last validated/updated 1/20/2025

Completed Example of the Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Document

Anne Arundel County Completed Example of the Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Anne Arundel County compliant document last validated/updated 5/30/2025

When using these Unconditional Lien Waiver on Final Payment forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Anne Arundel County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

Mailing Address for Land Records: Robert P. Duckworth, Clerk Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County ATTN: Land Records Department

8 Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Hours:

Phone: 410-222-1425

Clerk of the Circuit Court: Land Records Department

8 Church Circle , Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Hours: Telephone Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm / Walk In Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm

Phone: 410-222-1425

Local jurisdictions located in Anne Arundel County include:

  • Annapolis
  • Arnold
  • Baltimore
  • Churchton
  • Crofton
  • Crownsville
  • Curtis Bay
  • Davidsonville
  • Deale
  • Edgewater
  • Fort George G Meade
  • Friendship
  • Galesville
  • Gambrills
  • Gibson Island
  • Glen Burnie
  • Hanover
  • Harmans
  • Harwood
  • Laurel
  • Linthicum Heights
  • Lothian
  • Mayo
  • Millersville
  • Odenton
  • Pasadena
  • Riva
  • Severn
  • Severna Park
  • Shady Side
  • Tracys Landing
  • West River

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Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

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

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

Can the Unconditional 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 Anne Arundel County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Anne Arundel County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Maryland or Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County Unconditional 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.

Unconditional 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.

Use the final unconditional waiver when a full and final payment is made and collectability of the due amount is not an issue. Only grant an unconditional waiver when payment is made through a verified method. The waiver is effective up to the full amount due and the claimant waives any lien rights without condition.

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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