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Swift County Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing Form

Swift County Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing Form

Swift County Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing Form

Fill in the blank Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing form formatted to comply with all Minnesota recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 5/22/2025
Swift County Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing Guide

Swift County Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/14/2025
Swift County Completed Example of the Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing Document

Swift County Completed Example of the Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing Document

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Document Last Validated 7/3/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Swift County Recorder
Address:
Courthouse - 301 14th St North / PO Box 246
Benson, Minnesota 56215

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

Phone: (320) 843‑3377

Recording Tips for Swift County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only

Cities and Jurisdictions in Swift County

Properties in any of these areas use Swift County forms:

  • Appleton
  • Benson
  • Clontarf
  • Danvers
  • Holloway
  • Kerkhoven
  • Murdock

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Swift County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Swift County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (320) 843‑3377 for current fees.

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What notice must a subcontractor give to protect lien rights in Minnesota?

Notice is a key element to the substance of mechanic's lien law. To successfully maintain an action for a mechanic's lien, a lien claimant must strictly comply with the notice requirements. In Minnesota, subcontractors, or contractors not in direct written contract with the owner, must provide the proper pre-lien notice. Subcontractors in this state may use a notice form known as the "Subcontractor's Notice of Furnishing."

Under the State's law, every person who contributes to the improvement of real property, except a party under direct contract with the owner must, as a necessary pre-condition to claiming a lien, give the owner or the owner's authorized agent a written notice of furnishing, no later than 45 days after the lien claimant has first furnished labor, skill or materials for the improvement. M.S. 514.011(2)(a). The notice must be delivered either by personal delivery or certified mail. Id. For the purposes of the statute, "owner" means the owner of any legal or equitable interest in the real property whose interest in the property: (1) is known to one who contributes to the improvement of the real property, or (2) has been recorded or filed for record if the property is registered land, and who enters a contract for the improvement of the real property. M.S. 514.011(5).

The notice includes the following information: (1) name and address of the subcontractor; (2) name of the contractor who contracted with the subcontractor; (3) the type or service furnished or (4) the type of materials furnished; and (5) estimated value of the services or materials furnished. 514.011(2)(a). The subcontractor must then sign and notarize the form.

There are three exceptions for when the notice does not have to be given. The first is when there is a same ownership interest between the parties. The notice is not required when the contractor is managed or controlled by the same persons (or substantially the same) who manage or control the owner of the improved real estate. M.S. 514.011(4)(a). The next exception occurs when there are multiple residential dwellings, for example during construction of a subdivision. The notice is not required when an improvement to real property consisting of or providing more than four family units for improvements that are wholly residential in character. M.S. 514.011(4)(b). Lastly, notice is not required for an improvement to real property, that is not in agricultural use and which is wholly or partially nonresidential in use if the work or improvement: (a) is to provide or add more than 5,000 total usable square feet of floor space; or (b) is an improvement to real property where the existing property contains more than 5,000 total usable square feet of floor space; or (c) is an improvement to real property which contains more than 5,000 square feet and does not involve the construction of a new building or an addition to or the improvement of an existing building. M.S. 514.011(4)(c).

So, to wrap things up, the preliminary notice is an important feature of the lien law and works to protect the owner of the property from "hidden" liens. Protect your lien rights by ensuring that you serve the required notice on the proper parties by keeping track of important deadlines and knowing the parties that you're dealing with.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please consult with a licensed Minnesota attorney with any questions about serving preliminary notice as a subcontractor, or any other issues relating to liens.

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

This Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing meets all recording requirements specific to Swift County.

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