Gillespie County Notice of Contractual Retainage Form
Last validated July 21, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
Gillespie County Notice of Contractual Retainage Form
Fill in the blank Notice of Contractual Retainage form formatted to comply with all Texas recording and content requirements.

Gillespie County Notice of Contractual Retainage Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Gillespie County Completed Example of the Notice of Contractual Retainage Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees
Immediate Download • Secure Checkout
Additional Texas and Gillespie County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Gillespie County Clerk
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone: (830)997-6515
Recording Tips for Gillespie County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
Cities and Jurisdictions in Gillespie County
Properties in any of these areas use Gillespie County forms:
- Doss
- Fredericksburg
- Harper
- Stonewall
- Willow City
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Gillespie County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Gillespie 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 Gillespie County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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 Gillespie County?
Recording fees in Gillespie County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (830)997-6515 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
As a contractor, it's important to send out early notice forms shortly after beginning work on a construction job. By putting all interested parties on notice, claimants can help protect their lien rights. One important early notice form is called a Notice of Contractual Retainage, as defined at Sec. 53.057 of the Texas Property Code.
Retainage means an amount representing part of a contract payment that is not required to be paid to the claimant within the month following the month in which labor is performed, material is furnished, or specially fabricated material is delivered. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.001(11). Simply put, it is a portion of the agreed upon contract price that is deliberately withheld until the work reaches substantial completion to assure that contractor or subcontractor will satisfy its obligations and complete a construction project. If the job is not up to par, the retainage amount is used to make any changes or fixes.
Give this notice to all other interested parties to make them aware that the person who hired you is withholding a retainage amount from you under your contract. Therefore, once provided with the notice, the other parties above you can withhold a matching retainage amount. If you are an original contractor on the job, the notice is not required since the owner already has such notice of any retainage agreement.
Use this form if you do not have a direct contract with the owner or the original contractor. Thus, you need to provide this notice to these parties to make them aware of the existing retainage agreement. The claimant must give the owner or reputed owner the notice of contractual retainage no later than the earlier of: (a) the 30th day after the date the claimant's agreement providing for retainage is completed, terminated, or abandoned; or (b) the 30th day after the date the original contract is terminated or abandoned. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.057(b).
The Notice of Contractual Retainage does not need to be notarized or recorded. Instead, deliver it to relevant parties via certified or registered US mail, with return receipt requested.
Each case is unique, and the Texas lien law is complicated. Contact an attorney for complex situations, with specific questions about sending a notice of contractual retainage, or any other issue about mechanic's liens.
Important: Your property must be located in Gillespie County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Contractual Retainage meets all recording requirements specific to Gillespie County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Gillespie 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.
Save Time and Money
Get your Gillespie County Notice of Contractual Retainage 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 - ( 4762 Reviews )
JOSE E.
March 19th, 2019
Thanks
Thank you!
Pamela G.
November 18th, 2020
I have an apple phone. I could not fill in the form to pay because apple phones do not have a dash that can be used when the field requires a phone number with a dash. I had to borrow an android phone in which the telephone keypad had a dash that could be used. It was easy to pay using an android phone but impossible to pay using an apple phone. Remove the requirement for dashes to allow apple phones to use this service.
Thank you!
Sharon B.
May 12th, 2026
Easy to use, download, . Would use again.
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us.
Pamela B.
May 29th, 2021
The process was not difficult but I don't think that it suited my needs. There were several fields that were not applicable to me but I had to enter something to proceed. I also filled out the other form and mailed it in with some documentation that the electronic service did not ask for. Questions of my attempt are still unanswered. I hope I didn't waste time with this process. We shall see. Thank you.
Thank you!
Armando B.
October 23rd, 2021
This was so simple to get around your web site. Guide was easy to follow. Great experience. Would use again.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Deborah B.
January 6th, 2019
Easy download, and super easy to fill out. Had them recorded Friday with zero issues. Recommended.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Brenda A.
April 22nd, 2020
This company and it's customer service ARE wonderful. GREAT tool to assist you with any situation you may have. I HAVE RECOMMENDED THEM TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
Thank you!
Karen B.
January 13th, 2020
Completed although having the sample really helped. Now to file.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
George Y.
June 24th, 2021
Thought it was great, no issues. Very convenient especially dealing with difficult municipalities and a post COVID world. Thanks
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Raymundo M.
November 1st, 2023
Very fast and smooth process, thank you for your quick answers and follow up.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
rita t.
November 4th, 2019
Thanks for asking, everything was fine. Forms worked as expected, no problems.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
joni e.
October 25th, 2019
It was everything that I needed. The county clerk's office kept telling me to get a lawyer for this form, but I didn't need one. Saved myself hundreds of dollars. I've used them many times.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!
Linda L.
July 7th, 2021
The service was excellent. The fee to use Deeds was more than I expected however, but the service was excellent!
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Kay M.
August 27th, 2020
Worked great. Not being real tech savey was no problem.
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Patrick K.
September 1st, 2020
Fast and easy to use. Great update communications
We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!