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Washington County Claim of Mechanics Lien Form

Washington County Claim of Mechanics Lien Form

Washington County Claim of Mechanics Lien Form

Fill in the blank Claim of Mechanics Lien form formatted to comply with all Pennsylvania recording and content requirements.

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Washington County Claim of Mechanics Lien Guide

Washington County Claim of Mechanics Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Washington County Completed Example of the Claim of Mechanics Lien Document

Washington County Completed Example of the Claim of Mechanics Lien Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Recorder of Deeds

Address:
100 West Beau St, Suite 204
Washington, Pennsylvania 15301

Hours: 9:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (724) 228-6787

Recording Tips for Washington County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Washington County

Properties in any of these areas use Washington County forms:

  • Allenport
  • Amity
  • Atlasburg
  • Avella
  • Beallsville
  • Bentleyville
  • Bulger
  • Burgettstown
  • California
  • Canonsburg
  • Cecil
  • Charleroi
  • Claysville
  • Coal Center
  • Cokeburg
  • Daisytown
  • Denbo
  • Donora
  • Dunlevy
  • Eighty Four
  • Elco
  • Ellsworth
  • Elrama
  • Finleyville
  • Fredericktown
  • Gastonville
  • Hendersonville
  • Hickory
  • Houston
  • Joffre
  • Langeloth
  • Lawrence
  • Marianna
  • Mc Donald
  • Meadow Lands
  • Midway
  • Millsboro
  • Monongahela
  • Muse
  • New Eagle
  • Prosperity
  • Richeyville
  • Roscoe
  • Scenery Hill
  • Slovan
  • Southview
  • Stockdale
  • Strabane
  • Taylorstown
  • Van Voorhis
  • Venetia
  • Vestaburg
  • Washington
  • West Alexander
  • West Finley
  • West Middletown
  • Westland

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Washington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (724) 228-6787 for current fees.

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Obtaining a mechanic's lien in Pennsylvania

Mechanic's Liens are governed by Title 49 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.

A mechanic's lien is a type of security interest used to guarantee payment for work completed or materials delivered in connection with a construction contract. You might be familiar with other types of liens such as a judgment lien or tax lien. A mechanic's lien works the same way by attaching itself to the title (ownership) interest of the property and making it difficult for the owner to sell or refinance without first resolving the lien. Therefore, it's a powerful tool when it's used properly.

In Pennsylvania, the procedure for obtaining and enforcing a mechanic's lien is governed under the Mechanic's Lien Law of 1963 (49 P.S. 1101). Liens are available to general contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and material or equipment suppliers who meet the requirements for filing including sending the necessary notices of commencement and furnishing as well as the preliminary (pre-lien) notice.

A lien can be claimed for unpaid labor or materials provided for the construction, alteration, or repair that exceeds a value of $500.00 (301). The lien must reflect only the actual costs of labor or materials as well as lost profits and overhead. You cannot include items such as delay or impact damages from breach of the contract (although you may recover these in a separate lawsuit on the underlying contract).

The lien must also be filed no later than six (6) months after the lien claimant has completed work (502(a)(1)). Be sure to check the filing requirements for the clerk of courts in the county in which the property is located. You may be required to attach a cover sheet or additional documentation. Review the requirements by visiting the local court's website.

The claim for lien must include the following: (1) The name of the party claimant, and whether he files as contractor or subcontractor; (2) the name and address of the owner (or reputed owner); (3) the date on which the claimant completed its work; (4) if the claimant is a subcontractor, the name of the person with whom the claimant contracted, and the date on which the formal notice of intention to file (if required) was given; (5) if the claimant is a general contractor under a contract or contracts for an agreed sum, an identification of the contract and a general statement of the kind and character of the labor or materials furnished; (6) if the claimant is either a subcontractor or a general contractor who is not under a contract for an agreed sum, a detailed statement of the kind and character of the labor and/or materials furnished and of the prices charged for each of them; (7) the amount or sum claimed to be due; and (8) a description of the improvement and of the property claimed to be subject to the lien, as reasonably necessary to identify them. (503)

After filing, the claimant must serve the lien on the owner. Service is a necessary part of due process that allows the owner to receive notice of the pending action and an opportunity to contest it. The traditional method for serving liens in Pennsylvania is by sheriff's service, although private process servers may also be employed. Not later than twenty (20) days after the lien claim has been served upon an owner or (where applicable) posted upon the improvement, the lien claimant must file with the prothonotary (clerk of courts) either an affidavit of service or a document signed by the owner accepting service (502(a)(2)).

Once you have your lien in place, you must sue to foreclose on the lien if the owner (or reputed owner) still hasn't paid. An action to obtain judgment upon a claim filed shall be commenced within two (2) years from the date of filing unless the time be extended in writing by the owner (701(b)).

At any time after the completion of the work by a subcontractor, any owner or contractor may file a document with the court called a "rule" which orders the lien claimant to file lawsuit foreclosing on the lien within twenty (20) days of the rules service on the claimant (506(a)). If the claimant fails to file suit within that time, the lien is declared invalid.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact an attorney with questions about the Claim of Lien, or with any other issues related to mechanic's liens in Pennsylvania.

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

This Claim of Mechanics Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Washington County.

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