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Allegheny County Notice to Contractor Form

Allegheny County Notice to Contractor Form

Allegheny County Notice to Contractor Form

Fill in the blank Notice to Contractor form formatted to comply with all Pennsylvania recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/11/2025
Allegheny County Notice to Contractor Guide

Allegheny County Notice to Contractor Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/11/2025
Allegheny County Completed Example of the Notice to Contractor Document

Allegheny County Completed Example of the Notice to Contractor Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/23/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Department of Real Estate - County Office Building
Address:
542 Forbes Ave, Rm 101
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (412) 350-4226

Recording Tips for Allegheny County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Mornings typically have shorter wait times than afternoons

Cities and Jurisdictions in Allegheny County

Properties in any of these areas use Allegheny County forms:

  • Allison Park
  • Bairdford
  • Bakerstown
  • Bethel Park
  • Brackenridge
  • Braddock
  • Bradfordwoods
  • Bridgeville
  • Buena Vista
  • Bunola
  • Carnegie
  • Cheswick
  • Clairton
  • Coraopolis
  • Coulters
  • Creighton
  • Crescent
  • Cuddy
  • Curtisville
  • Dravosburg
  • Duquesne
  • East Mc Keesport
  • East Pittsburgh
  • Elizabeth
  • Gibsonia
  • Glassport
  • Glenshaw
  • Greenock
  • Harwick
  • Homestead
  • Imperial
  • Indianola
  • Ingomar
  • Leetsdale
  • Mc Kees Rocks
  • Mckeesport
  • Monroeville
  • Morgan
  • Natrona Heights
  • North Versailles
  • Oakdale
  • Oakmont
  • Pitcairn
  • Pittsburgh
  • Presto
  • Rural Ridge
  • Russellton
  • Sewickley
  • South Park
  • Springdale
  • Sturgeon
  • Tarentum
  • Turtle Creek
  • Verona
  • Warrendale
  • West Elizabeth
  • West Mifflin
  • Wexford
  • Wildwood
  • Wilmerding

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Allegheny County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Allegheny County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (412) 350-4226 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In Pennsylvania, the Notice to Contractor is used by property owners to defend against lien claims. The notice is especially useful when dealing with lien claims filed by a subcontractor working under a general contractor, because the owner may have no knowledge of their agreements.

Where a lien claim is filed by a subcontractor, the owner may give a written notice thereof to the contractor in the manner, and upon the giving of such notice the owner may avail himself of the remedies provided under the law. 49 P.S. 1506(b).

When the notice is served on the contractor, the undersigned is providing notice that unless the contractor, within thirty (30) days from service of the notice, settles, undertakes to defend, or secures against this claim, the owner may avail himself of remedies provided by Pennsylvania Law, including: 1) Paying the claim of the subcontractor, upon which payment the owner shall be subrogated to the rights of the subcontractor against the contractor together with any instrument or other collateral security held by the subcontractor for the payment thereof; or 2) Undertaking a defense against said claim in which case the contractor shall be liable to the owner for all costs, expenses and charges incurred in such defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees. 49 P.S. 1602.

The notice shall state: (1) the name of the subcontractor, the amount of the claim and the amount withheld, if any, by the owner; that unless the contractor within thirty (30) days from service of the notice settles, undertakes to defend, or secures against the claim as provided by section 603, and (2) the owner may avail himself of the remedies provided by section 604.3. 49 P.S. 1602(b).

The owner or his agent may deliver the notice to the contractor personally, or to the contractor's manager, executive or principal officer or other agent, or if none of these persons can be found, by sending a copy of the notice by first class, registered or certified mail to the contractor at his last known office address. 49 P.S. 1602(c).

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

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

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

This Notice to Contractor meets all recording requirements specific to Allegheny County.

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