North Carolina Notice of Subcontract
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as April 16, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the North Carolina Notice of Subcontract
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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After a Notice of Contract has been filed and posted, second or third tier subcontractors may preserve their lien rights by serving a completed and signed Notice of Subcontract form on the contractor by certified mail or personal service. If the Notice is not filed and served, that second or third tier subcontractor will be barred from filing a claim of lien against the owner's real property. N.C.G.S. 44A-23.
The Notice of Subcontract contains: (1) the name and address of the subcontractor; (2) a general description of the real property on which the labor was performed or the material was furnished (such as street address, tax map lot and block number, reference to recorded instrument, or any description that reasonably identifies the real property); (3) a general description of the subcontractor's contract, including the names of the parties; and (4) a general description of the labor and material performed and furnished. N.C.G.S. 44A-23(b)(3).
Filing the Notice of Subcontract requires the contractor to send notice to second and third tier subcontractors within five days of paying a subcontractor on the project. Id. The purpose of this notification is to provide notice that money is being exchanged between the parties.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of a legal professional. Please contact an attorney with questions about sending a Notice of Subcontract, or any other issues related to liens in North Carolina.
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
"Pretty easy to register. Menu layout is too follow."
"Really great forms. Did the quitclaim, everything was perfect, recorded with no problems at all. Tha…"
"Had the paperwork that I needed. Was a quick and easy transaction."
"It was easy"
"Recording a Warranty Deed with Mohave County AZ was easy and efficient by using Deeds.com. I will be…"
Common Uses for Notice of Subcontract
- Notify a general contractor of unpaid subcontractor invoices
- Establish priority of a construction lien on a property
- Document a change order that affects the scope of a project
- Protect a supplier's right to payment for delivered materials
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our notice of subcontract forms are specifically formatted for each county in North Carolina.
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.