New Hampshire Assignment of Lien

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IMPORTANT: These forms are for assigning a mechanic's lien, NOT a general lien.

Construction liens are governed by Chapter 447 of the New Hampshire Statutes.

One of the fundamental principles of contract law is the right to assign contract rights to a third party. This is opposite to the principle of "delegation," which involves assigning the duties under a contract to a third party. For example, Jack contracts with Jill to build Jill a house. Jack then assigns the right to payment for the house to Fred (maybe he owes Fred some money on a debt). This is called an "assignment." Contrast that with if Jack were to enlist Fred to build the house for Jill to fulfill Jack and Jill's contract, this would be a "delegation" (although possibly not a legal one if Jill entered the agreement specifically to seek Jack's special services). With the basic legal terminology clarified, let's move on to how lien assignments work in New Hampshire.

Typically, under the rule on assignments, all rights of either seller or buyer can be assigned except where the assignment would materially change the duty of the other party, or increase materially the burden or risk imposed on the other party by the contract, or impair materially the other party's chance of obtaining return performance. In general, as long as there is no increased burden or risk, or the duties required by the party subject to the lien somehow change, an assignment is permissible.

In general, assignments identify the parties, the location and nature of the work or improvement, and relevant dates. The assignor (individual or entity transferring the outstanding lien) signs the completed form in the presence of a notary and records the document in the local land records. Deliver an official copy of the recorded assignment to the assignee (individual or entity gaining rights to the lien) via USPS Certified Mail with return receipt.

This article is offered for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for speaking with an attorney. Please speak with a New Hampshire attorney familiar with mechanic's liens law for any questions regarding lien assignments.

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— JEFFREY C.

"This is pretty amazing...! Very simple and immediate. I would definitely recommend deed.com"

— James B.

"Was a lot easier than driving to the County Building and faster than expected. Thank you!"

— Nancy C.

"Amazing every that you need right at your fingertips. Extremely easy to navigate and very informativ…"

— Charles S.

"I was very please with the deed, deed of trust and the deed of trust note. It save me a lot of prepa…"

— Peter & Bonnie Higgins H.

"We were very pleased with the advice and forms provided. We were able to complete our special projec…"

Common Uses for Assignment of Lien

Protect subcontractor payment rights on a building project
Notify a general contractor of unpaid subcontractor invoices
Document partial payment received on a construction project
Provide notice of intent to file a lien for unpaid work
Establish priority of a construction lien on a property
Establish a legal claim against property for unpaid labor
Protect payment rights for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our assignment of lien forms are specifically formatted for each county in New Hampshire.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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