Lawrence County Subcontractor Preliminary Notice Form

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Lawrence County Subcontractor Preliminary Notice Form

Lawrence County Subcontractor Preliminary Notice Form

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

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Lawrence County Preliminary Notice Guide

Lawrence County Preliminary Notice Guide

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Lawrence County Completed Example of the Preliminary Notice Document

Lawrence County Completed Example of the Preliminary Notice Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Recorder of Deeds - County Government Center

Address:
430 Court St
New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101

Hours: 8:00am to 3:45pm M-F

Phone: (724) 656-2131

Recording Tips for Lawrence County:
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lawrence County

Properties in any of these areas use Lawrence County forms:

  • Bessemer
  • Edinburg
  • Ellwood City
  • Enon Valley
  • Hillsville
  • New Bedford
  • New Castle
  • New Wilmington
  • Pulaski
  • Villa Maria
  • Volant
  • Wampum
  • West Pittsburg

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lawrence County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Lawrence County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?

Recording fees in Lawrence County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (724) 656-2131 for current fees.

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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 Lawrence County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Lawrence County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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