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Athens County Notice of Commencement Form

Athens County Notice of Commencement Form

Athens County Notice of Commencement Form

Fill in the blank Notice of Commencement form formatted to comply with all Ohio recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/11/2025
Athens County Notice of Commencement Guide

Athens County Notice of Commencement Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/4/2025
Athens County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document

Athens County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/18/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Athens County Recorder
Address:
15 S Court St, Rm 236
Athens, Ohio 45701

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:00

Phone: (740) 592-3228

Recording Tips for Athens County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired

Cities and Jurisdictions in Athens County

Properties in any of these areas use Athens County forms:

  • Albany
  • Amesville
  • Athens
  • Buchtel
  • Carbondale
  • Chauncey
  • Coolville
  • Glouster
  • Guysville
  • Hockingport
  • Jacksonville
  • Millfield
  • Nelsonville
  • New Marshfield
  • Shade
  • Sharpsburg
  • Stewart
  • The Plains
  • Trimble

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Athens County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens County?

Recording fees in Athens County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (740) 592-3228 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Under Ohio Revised Code 1311.04, an owner of real property must serve notice on any potential lien claimant. The form of notice is called a Notice of Commencement. The purpose of the Notice of Commence is to protect property owners and provide notice to any potential lien claimant that the project is commencing.

Prior to the performance of any labor or work or the furnishing of any materials for an improvement on real property which may give rise to a mechanics lien under sections 1311.01 to 1311.22 of the Revised Code, the owner, part owner, or lessee who contracts for the labor, work, or materials shall record, in the office of the county recorder for each county in which the real property to be improved is located, a notice of commencement in substantially the form specified by 1311.04(A)(1).

The Notice of Commencement includes the names and addresses of all owners, part-owners, and lessees attached to the project, a description of the property, a description of the improvement, names and addresses of all contractors, and information for any lenders or sureties. Then complete the following steps:

1) File the notice of commencement with the county recorder's office in the county where the project is located;

2) Serve a copy of the notice to the original contractor(s) via certified or registered US mail, with return receipt requested;

3) Post the notice at the project site;

4) Amend the notice to add any additional original contractors during the project; and

5) Provide copies of the Notice of Commencement to any potential lien claimant who is requesting a copy.

Complete the notice correctly, using accurate information. If the notice of commencement contains incorrect details, that same owner, part owner, or lessee is liable for any loss of a claimant's lien rights, and any actual expenses incurred by the lien claimant in maintaining lien rights, including attorney's fees, if the loss and expenses incurred are a direct result of the lien claimant's reliance on the incorrect information. Ohio Rev. Code 1311.04(C). In addition, if a lien is eventually filed using the incorrect information provide in the notice, any lien claimant who has included the information in his or her lien affidavit by relying on incorrect information contained in the Notice of Commencement, is entitled to file an amended affidavit for a lien. 1311.04(C). Notices of Commencement expire after six years unless the notice or an amendment to the notice states otherwise. Ohio Rev. Code 1311.04(S)

Every case is unique, so contact an attorney for complex situations, with specific questions about the Notice of Commencement, or for any other issue related to mechanic's liens in Ohio.

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

This Notice of Commencement meets all recording requirements specific to Athens County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Athens County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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