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Leelanau County Claim of Lien Form

Leelanau County Claim of Lien Form

Leelanau County Claim of Lien Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/18/2025
Leelanau County Claim of Lien Guide

Leelanau County Claim of Lien Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/31/2025
Leelanau County Completed Example of the Claim of Lien Document

Leelanau County Completed Example of the Claim of Lien Document

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Document Last Validated 7/29/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Register of Deeds
Address:
8527 E Government Center Dr, Suite 105
Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682

Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 M-F / Same-day recording until 4:30

Phone: (231) 256-9682

Recording Tips for Leelanau County:
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing

Cities and Jurisdictions in Leelanau County

Properties in any of these areas use Leelanau County forms:

  • Cedar
  • Empire
  • Glen Arbor
  • Lake Leelanau
  • Leland
  • Maple City
  • Northport
  • Omena
  • Suttons Bay

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Leelanau County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Leelanau 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 Leelanau County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau County?

Recording fees in Leelanau County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (231) 256-9682 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 Leelanau County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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