Douglas County Owner Notice of Commencement Form

Douglas County Owner Notice of Commencement Form
Fill in the blank Owner Notice of Commencement form formatted to comply with all Nebraska recording and content requirements.

Douglas County Notice of Commencement Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Douglas County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Nebraska and Douglas County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Douglas County Register of Deeds
Omaha, Nebraska 68183
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F / Filing until 3:15pm
Phone: (402) 444-7159
Recording Tips for Douglas County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted
Cities and Jurisdictions in Douglas County
Properties in any of these areas use Douglas County forms:
- Bennington
- Boys Town
- Elkhorn
- Omaha
- Valley
- Waterloo
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Douglas County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Douglas 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 Douglas County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County?
Recording fees in Douglas County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (402) 444-7159 for current fees.
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Construction liens are governed under the Nebraska Construction Lien Act, found at Sections 52-125 to 52-159 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.
A notice of commencement is used by a property owner to put all other parties on notice than an improvement will be made to the owner's real property. Another (more important) purpose of the notice is to start the time within which construction liens can be claimed.
A notice of commencement must be signed by the contracting owner, be identified as a notice of commencement, and state: (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, his or her interest in the real estate, and the name and address of the fee simple title holder, if other than the contracting owner; and (c) That if, after the notice of commencement is recorded, a lien is recorded as to an improvement covered by the notice of commencement, the lien has priority from the time the notice of commencement is recorded. Neb. Rev. Stat. 52-145(1).
The notice of commencement may also define its duration, with a minimum limit of six months from the time of recording. Neb. Rev. Stat. 52-145(2). If no duration is stated, the duration of the notice is one year after the recording. Id.
The notice of commencement may state that it is limited to a particular improvement project, or portion thereof, on the real estate. Neb. Rev. Stat. 52-145(3). But the limitation is not effective unless the particular improvement, or portion thereof, to which it applies is stated with sufficient specificity that a claimant, by reasonable inquiry, can determine whether his or her contract is covered by the notice of commencement. Id.
A contracting owner may extend the duration of a notice of commencement by recording, prior to the stated or implied time limit, a continuation statement signed by him or her which refers to the record location and date of recording of the notice of commencement and states the date to which the notice of commencement's duration is extended. Neb. Rev. Stat. 52-145(4).
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 for questions regarding filing and recording a notice of commencement, or any other issues related to construction liens in Nebraska.
Important: Your property must be located in Douglas County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Owner Notice of Commencement meets all recording requirements specific to Douglas County.
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