| My Account |  |
Claim of Mechanics Lien Form - York County
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included document last updated 9/25/2020
Claim of Mechanics Lien Guide - York County
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included document last updated 10/6/2020
Completed Example of the Claim of Mechanics Lien Document - York County
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included document last updated 9/1/2020
*The Following Pennsylvania and York County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order.
Realty Transfer Tax
Complete each section and file in duplicate with Recorder of Deeds when: (1) the full value/consideration is not set forth in the deed, (2) the deed is without consideration or by gift, or (3) a tax exemption is claimed. Note: This is a statewide form, required in every county where applicable.
Transfer Tax
This document provides information on transfer tax in Pennsylvania. It also list transfer tax exemptions to determine whether the deed in question is exempt.
Valuation Factors
If transfer tax is due, this list will show how much is owed by county. The longer version of the list includes past rates.
Homestead Exemtion
For properties considered the primary residence of the taxpayer, a homestead exemption may exist. This York County Homestead Exemption can reduce the appraised valuation of a primary residence before calculating the property tax owed, resulting in a lower annual property tax rate for owner-occupied homes.
Notary Certificates
The supplemental forms in this section can be used as loose certificates by Pennsylvania notaries.
Including:
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.
Get your York County Claim of Mechanics Lien form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties.
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the York County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
4.8 out of 5 (1989 Reviews) October 26th, 2020
Name: Linda P.
Review: Very informative. It was very helpful.
Reply from Staff on October 26th, 2020
Thank you!
October 26th, 2020
Name: Laurence D.
Review: Quick and easy, and a good value for the money. Thanks, Deeds.com!
Reply from Staff on October 26th, 2020
Thank you!
October 26th, 2020
Name: Dawn M.
Review: So helpful and quick! The response time and kindness was amazing! The steps were easy to follow as well. We will definitely be using Deeds.com in the future!
Reply from Staff on October 26th, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
October 25th, 2020
Name: Mary K.
Review: Fantastic way to record any deed! Done in less than a few hours, right to your inbox. Very small fee compared to driving to office or waiting for the mail.
Reply from Staff on October 25th, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
October 25th, 2020
Name: Dianna P.
Review: Awesome service and so easy to use. I was amazed at how fast the process worked.
Reply from Staff on October 25th, 2020
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
October 24th, 2020
Name: Nicholas B.
Review: A lot of information to read over but downloading process was great and ill definitely use the service again. Showed me my country and city that my forms would be valid in and the information is step by step with examples and that is great
Reply from Staff on October 24th, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
October 24th, 2020
Name: Dennis S.
Review: I am still working on the forms. I am having problems doing the forms as you can only save as pdf and it is difficult to change or modify the pdf. You have to purchase a pdf convertor program. but all seems to be there to do the deed submittals.
Reply from Staff on October 24th, 2020
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
October 24th, 2020
Name: Scott P.
Review: So far so good
Reply from Staff on October 24th, 2020
Thank you!
October 23rd, 2020
Name: Lisa P.
Review: Your forms are worth the investment. The guide and example were very helpful and thorough.
Reply from Staff on October 23rd, 2020
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
October 23rd, 2020
Name: Paul S.
Review: Directions were good. It was an easy process. Thank You.
Reply from Staff on October 23rd, 2020
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!