Stearns County Receipt and Waiver of Mechanic Lien Form

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Stearns County Receipt and Waiver of Mechanic Lien Form

Stearns County Receipt and Waiver of Mechanic Lien Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Service Center, Room 2203

Address:
3301 County Road 138
Waite Park, Minnesota 56387

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (320) 656-3855

Recording Tips for Stearns County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stearns County

Properties in any of these areas use Stearns County forms:

  • Albany
  • Avon
  • Belgrade
  • Brooten
  • Cold Spring
  • Collegeville
  • Elrosa
  • Freeport
  • Greenwald
  • Holdingford
  • Kimball
  • Melrose
  • New Munich
  • Paynesville
  • Richmond
  • Rockville
  • Roscoe
  • Saint Cloud
  • Saint Joseph
  • Saint Martin
  • Saint Stephen
  • Sartell
  • Sauk Centre
  • Waite Park

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How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Stearns County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Stearns 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 Stearns County?

Recording fees in Stearns County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (320) 656-3855 for current fees.

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Receipt and Waiver of Mechanic's Liens Rights in Minnesota

During the construction process, the owner (or other parties) may make one or more progress or partial payments on the work or materials furnished to date. Additionally, the owner might pay the full amount or the full amount less any retainage or holdback amounts (used to pay subs and other worker's wages). When a full or partial payment is made, you can issue the owner a waiver for a lien on the amount paid. By issuing the waiver, you give up the right to claim a mechanic's lien for either the full or partial payment amount.

The receipt and waiver contains the following information: 1) date drafted; 2) amount received as full or partial payment; 3) a designation as partial payment for labor, skill, and material furnished; payment for all labor, skill, and material furnished or to be furnished; or full and final payment for all labor, skill, and material furnished or to be furnished; 4) if there are exceptions for amounts for retainage or holdback, the total amounts withheld; and 5) a property description; and 6) description of all materials not yet paid for or names of contractors not yet paid.

Finally, you should ensure that the proper box is checked for the waiver type. If a partial or progress payment was made, check Box #1. If a payment is made for all labor, materials or services furnished or to be furnished except for certain retainage or holdbacks, check Box #2. If a full and final payment was made without exceptions, check Box #3.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please contact a Minnesota attorney with any questions about lien waivers or other related issues.

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

This Receipt and Waiver of Mechanic Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Stearns County.

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