Pennsylvania Forms

Dauphin County Subcontractor Preliminary Notice Form

Dauphin County Subcontractor Preliminary Notice Form

Dauphin County Subcontractor Preliminary Notice Form

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

Document Last Validated 1/8/2025
Dauphin County Preliminary Notice Guide

Dauphin County Preliminary Notice Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 10/18/2024
Dauphin County Completed Example of the Preliminary Notice Document

Dauphin County Completed Example of the Preliminary Notice Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 5/7/2025

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Recorder of Deeds - County Courthouse
Address:
101 Market St, Rm 102
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (717) 780-6560

Recording Tips for Dauphin County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dauphin County

Properties in any of these areas use Dauphin County forms:

  • Berrysburg
  • Dauphin
  • Elizabethville
  • Grantville
  • Gratz
  • Halifax
  • Harrisburg
  • Hershey
  • Highspire
  • Hummelstown
  • Lykens
  • Middletown
  • Millersburg
  • Pillow
  • Wiconisco
  • Williamstown

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dauphin County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Dauphin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (717) 780-6560 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Pennsylvania Preliminary Notice Requirements for Subcontractors

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

Preliminary notice by subcontractors is a required step to obtaining any lien. Notice also provides the owner with information regarding who is working on the property and to what extent they may claim a lien.

As with most other states, the mechanic's lien law in Pennsylvania requires subcontractors to serve preliminary notice on the property owner or general contractor unless the parties are under a direct contract. According to Section 501, no claim by a subcontractor, whether for erection or construction or for alterations or repairs, shall be valid unless, at least thirty (30) days before the filing, he shall have given to the owner a formal written notice of his intention to file a claim. 49 P.S. 501(c). The formal notice must state: (1) the name of the party claimant; (2) the name of the person with whom he contracted; (3) the amount claimed to be due; (4) the general nature and character of the labor or materials furnished; (5) the date of completion of the work for which his claim is made; (6) a brief description sufficient to identify the property claimed to be subject to the lien. Id.

The notice does not have to be verified or notarized, but the claimant or an authorized representative must sign it. There is no requirement to record the Notice either. It's advisable, however, to keep a copy, and deliver the original notice via USPS certified mail with delivery confirmation, to verify with the court or anyone else that notice was provided.

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

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

This Subcontractor Preliminary Notice meets all recording requirements specific to Dauphin County.

Our Promise

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

Save Time and Money

Get your Dauphin County Subcontractor Preliminary Notice 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 and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4573 Reviews )

Lisa G.

February 18th, 2019

Form and info was good

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Rebecca M.

February 22nd, 2023

Haven't used yet but I will check it out tomorrow

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Deirdre M.

July 11th, 2022

Thank for you guidance to amend & correct & recover my home with evidence you provide in Dead Fraud. I'll keep you updated.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Carolyn D.

March 18th, 2022

The sight provided exactly what I needed and was easy to use. I was able to download the type of Deed I used and was completely satisfied with the website.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Maria Lucy A.

August 5th, 2020

Very good service. Directions were easy to follow to obtain the document I needed.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Kelly W.

March 26th, 2020

Great resource! Wish you could expand to more than just deeds, but then you would have to rename it. :) Thanks! Kelly

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Richard E.

January 3rd, 2019

Very easy. I copied each doc separately. Is there a way to copy the all docs at once into a folder? Thanks for being there. Rich

Reply from Staff

Thank you for the feedback Richard. Currently there is no way to download all of the documents at once but we'll definitely look into it. Have a great day!

Robert C.

November 20th, 2020

Great service! Easy to navigate and the instructions were perfectly understandable.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Kimberly J H.

August 1st, 2023

The Washington State Transfer on Death Deed I purchased worked perfectly.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

randy j.

December 15th, 2018

the deed format and fill-in language are very specific to one type of easement and are not generally applicable to any other type; in other words it is not useful in a majority of situations and i would recommend against purchase unless you are creating an easement for an appurtenant landowner ONLY

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Barbara D.

November 11th, 2021

Very helpful, clear and precise. The example further clarifies exactly what is needed to be included in information.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Vallie D.

February 22nd, 2021

Very easy to navigate website. Quick filing, great communication. Saved me hundreds of dollars vs. filing through the escrow service

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your kind words Vallie, glad we could help. Have an amazing day!

Melissa S.

April 13th, 2020

Not what I can use.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Cecil S.

November 11th, 2020

Fast service done well

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Mary S.

January 25th, 2019

I am so excited to find this site. Thank you

Reply from Staff

Thank you Mary. We appreciate your enthusiasm, have a great day!