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Kalkaska County Claim of Lien Form

Kalkaska County Claim of Lien Form

Kalkaska County Claim of Lien Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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Kalkaska County Claim of Lien Guide

Kalkaska County Claim of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Kalkaska County Completed Example of the Claim of Lien Document

Kalkaska County Completed Example of the Claim of Lien Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Kalkaska County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Kalkaska County Register of Deeds

Address:
Administrative Bldg - 605 N Birch St
Kalkaska, Michigan 49646

Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday

Phone: (231) 258-3315

Recording Tips for Kalkaska County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction

Cities and Jurisdictions in Kalkaska County

Properties in any of these areas use Kalkaska County forms:

  • Fife Lake
  • Kalkaska
  • Rapid City
  • South Boardman

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Kalkaska County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Kalkaska County?

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

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Kalkaska County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Kalkaska County?

Recording fees in Kalkaska County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (231) 258-3315 for current fees.

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Claiming a Mechanic's Lien in Michigan

A mechanic's lien (sometimes called a construction or contractor's lien) is a remedy available to contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers to help recover money due, but unpaid, for services or materials on a construction job. In many ways, a lien is a property interest like a mortgage. In Michigan, the Construction Lien Act (Act 497 of 1980) governs the procedure for obtaining this kind of lien.

In order to preserve the right of a contractor, subcontractor, laborer, or supplier to a construction lien, the contractor (or other claimant) must record a claim of lien within 90 days after the last furnishing of labor or material for the improvement, in the office of the register of deeds for each county where the real property to which the improvement was made is located. M.C.L. 570.1111(1).

A claim of lien is valid only as to the real property described in the claim of lien and located within the county where the claim of lien has been recorded. Id. It must contain the following information: (1) the date of first furnishing; (2) lien claimant's name; (3) name of person contracted with; (4) description of the subject property; (5) owner's name; (6) date of final furnishing; and (7) contract and payment amounts (if contractor) or hourly rate and sum due (if laborer). M.C.L. 570.1111(2). Attach proof of service of a Notice of Furnishing to a lien claim filed by a subcontractor, supplier, or laborer. M.C.L. 570.1111(5).

The lien claim must also be served after recording. Service refers to giving all interested parties notice of the action and an opportunity to be heard. Each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, laborer, or agent of a group of laborers who record a claim of lien must, within 15 days after the date of the recording, serve on the designee personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the address shown on the notice of commencement, a copy of the claim of lien and a copy of any proof of service recorded in connection with the claim of lien. Id.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you have any questions about filing a claim of lien, or any other issues involving mechanic's liens, please consult with a Michigan-licensed attorney.

Important: Your property must be located in Kalkaska County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Claim of Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Kalkaska County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Kalkaska County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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