Dawson County Contractor Notice of Commencement Form (Nebraska)
All Dawson County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Contractor Notice of Commencement Form

Fill in the blank Contractor Notice of Commencement form formatted to comply with all Nebraska recording and content requirements.
Included Dawson County compliant document last validated/updated 7/1/2025
Notice of Commencement Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Dawson County compliant document last validated/updated 1/2/2025
Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Dawson County compliant document last validated/updated 5/21/2025
The following Nebraska and Dawson County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Contractor Notice of Commencement forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dawson County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Dawson County Register of Deeds
700 N Washington, Rm D, Lexington, Nebraska 68850
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
Phone: (308) 324-4271
Local jurisdictions located in Dawson County include:
- Cozad
- Eddyville
- Farnam
- Gothenburg
- Lexington
- Overton
- Sumner
- Willow Island
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Dawson 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 Dawson County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dawson County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dawson County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Contractor Notice of Commencement 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 Dawson County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dawson County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Nebraska or Dawson 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 Dawson County Contractor Notice of Commencement 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.
Notice of Commencement by a Party Other than an Owner
Construction liens are governed under the Nebraska Construction Lien Act, found at Sections 52-125 to 52-159 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
In most cases, the owner of the property being improved files a notice of commencement with the recording office for the county where the land is situated. Under Nebraska law, the notice of commencement required at the outset of a construction project can also be recorded by someone other than the property owner, such as a contractor or subcontractor.
If no notice of commencement is on record for an improvement, any claimant who is entitled to record a lien may record a notice of commencement clearly identified as such, stating:
(a) The real estate being or intended to be improved or directly benefited, with a description thereof sufficient for identification;
(b) The name and address of the contracting owner against whom the notice of commencement is effective;
(c) The name and address of the claimant recording the notice of commencement;
(d) The name and address of the person with whom the claimant contracted with respect to the improvement;
(e) A brief description of the services or materials provided, or to be provided, by the claimant for the improvement; and
(f) That if, after the notice of commencement is recorded, a lien is recorded as to an improvement covered by the notice of commencement, that lien has priority from the time the notice of commencement is recorded. Neb. Rev. Stat. 145(5)(a)-(f).
In addition to the statutory content requirements, the notice must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents.
A claimant recording a notice of commencement, on the same day it is recorded, must send an official copy to the contracting owner. Neb. Rev. Stat. 145(6). Best practices dictate that the claimant should send the notice to the owner via USPS certified mail or another method with delivery confirmation. The claimant is liable to the contracting owner for any damages caused by failure to comply with this subsection. Id. Notwithstanding any stated duration, the duration of the notice of commencement is one year after the recording. Neb. Rev. Stat. 145(7)(a).
This article is offered for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. This information not be relied upon as a substitute for speaking with an attorney. Please speak with an attorney familiar with construction lien laws for questions regarding recording a notice of commencement or any other issues related to liens in Nebraska.
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