Scioto County Notice of Commencement Form

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

Scioto County Notice of Commencement Guide
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Scioto County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Scioto County Recorder
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday // No filing after 4:00pm
Phone: 740-355-8304
Recording Tips for Scioto County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Scioto County
Properties in any of these areas use Scioto County forms:
- Franklin Furnace
- Friendship
- Haverhill
- Lucasville
- Mc Dermott
- Minford
- Otway
- Portsmouth
- Rarden
- Scioto Furnace
- South Webster
- West Portsmouth
- Wheelersburg
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Scioto County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Scioto 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 Scioto County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Scioto 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 Scioto 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 Scioto County?
Recording fees in Scioto County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 740-355-8304 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 Scioto County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Commencement meets all recording requirements specific to Scioto County.
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