Dare County Notice to Lien Agent Form

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Dare County Notice to Lien Agent Form

Dare County Notice to Lien Agent Form

Fill in the blank Notice to Lien Agent form formatted to comply with all North Carolina recording and content requirements.

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Dare County Notice to Lien Agent Guide

Dare County Notice to Lien Agent Guide

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Dare County Completed Example of the Notice of Lien Agent Document

Dare County Completed Example of the Notice of Lien Agent Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Dare County Register of Deeds

Address:
Justice Center - 962 Marshall C Collins Dr, Rm 165A / PO Box 70
Manteo, North Carolina 27954

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (252) 475-5970

Recording Tips for Dare County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dare County

Properties in any of these areas use Dare County forms:

  • Avon
  • Buxton
  • Frisco
  • Hatteras
  • Kill Devil Hills
  • Kitty Hawk
  • Manns Harbor
  • Manteo
  • Nags Head
  • Rodanthe
  • Salvo
  • Stumpy Point
  • Wanchese
  • Waves

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dare County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Dare County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Dare 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 Dare County?

Recording fees in Dare County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (252) 475-5970 for current fees.

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North Carolina Preliminary Notice -- Notice to Lien Agent

North Carolina, like most states, requires a form of preliminary notice to be sent to property owners or other contractors in the chain as an essential step to claiming a mechanic's lien. In North Carolina, the notice takes the form of a "Notice to Lien Agent." A lien agent (usually a title company) must be designated by statute for all non-owner occupied projects exceeding a value of $30,000. N.C.G.S. 44A-11.1. The Notice serves the purpose of providing Lien Agent with notice that the potential lien claimant is or will be providing labor, services or materials to the project property that could be the subject of a later lien claim.

The Notice to Lien Agent must include: 1) the potential lien claimant's name, address, telephone number, fax number (if available), and email address (if available); 2) the name of the party with whom the potential lien claimant contracted; 3) a description of the real property sufficient to identify it; and 4) a statement giving notice of the potential lien claimant's right to subsequently pursue a claim of lien for the improvements to the property. N.C.G.S. 44A-11.2(i).

The Notice to Lien Agent must be filed within 15 days of the potential lien claimant's first furnishing to the project property. N.C.G.S. 44A-11.2(l)(1). Serve the Notice to Lien Agent on the identified lien agent using any of the acceptable means of service in the State, although certified U.S. mail is usually the most convenient option.

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 to Lien Agent, or any other issues related to liens in North Carolina.

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

This Notice to Lien Agent meets all recording requirements specific to Dare County.

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