Texas Forms

Hays County Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor Form

Hays County Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor Form

Hays County Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor Form

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

Validated 7/3/2025 Preview Form
Hays County Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor Guide

Hays County Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Validated 6/23/2025 Preview Form
Hays County Completed Example of the Notice to Original Contractor Document

Hays County Completed Example of the Notice to Original Contractor Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 5/20/2025 Preview Form

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

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Clerk's Main Office

Address:
Government Center - 712 S Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008
San Marcos, Texas 78666

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm / Wed until 6:00pm

Phone: (512) 393-7738

County Clerk Precinct 2 Substation

Address:
5458 FM 2770 (co-located with Commissioner)
Kyle, Texas 78666

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 4:30pm

Phone: (512) 393-7330

Recording Tips for Hays County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hays County

Properties in any of these areas use Hays County forms:

  • Austin
  • Buda
  • Driftwood
  • Dripping Springs
  • Kyle
  • San Marcos
  • Wimberley

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Hays County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (512) 393-7738 for current fees.

Have other questions? Contact our support team

Texas Second Month Notice

According to Texas lien law, all claimants other than the original contractor must provide preliminary notice to establish a claim for a valid mechanic's lien. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.056. Use the preliminary notice form under 53.056(b) when lien claim arises from a debt incurred by a subcontractor.

A mechanic's lien is an encumbrance on an owner's title, used to guarantee payment to builders, contractors, and construction businesses which build or repair structures, by using the property where the work was completed as a form of collateral. Suppliers of materials and subcontractors may also claim a mechanic's lien. The lien ensures that the workmen are paid before anyone else if the property subject to the lien is eventually foreclosed upon.

The law states that before filing and recording a mechanic's lien, the claimant must give written notice of the unpaid balance to the original contractor. Texas requires prelien notice to be served on the owner and other interested parties. Prelien notices serve two purposes: to protect the interests of subcontractors and suppliers, and to give property owners a defense against having to pay twice for parts of the same project.

Deliver the notice to the original contractor no later than the 15th day of the second month following each month in which all or part of the claimant's labor was performed or material delivered. Id. This is also known as a "Second Month Notice." It identifies the parties, dates, materials/services, and amount due. For reference, include an invoice or statement to clarify billing details.

Send it by registered or certified mail, addressed to the original contractor at his or her last known business or residence address. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.056(e).

Remember that each case is unique and the mechanic's lien law in Texas can be complicated and unforgiving of mistakes. Therefore, contact an attorney for complex situations or with specific questions about the preliminary notice to the original contractor or about any other issues related to liens.

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

This Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor meets all recording requirements specific to Hays County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Hays 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 Hays County Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor 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 - ( 4569 Reviews )

Jane D.

February 5th, 2021

Very easy to navigate and we get exactly what we need, when we need it! Also, they keep Tra k of previous purchases, so you don't have to repurchase! It's great!

Reply from Staff

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

Scott W.

September 21st, 2021

World class forms and service! Wish I had known about this site years ago, woulda saved me lots of headaches. Thank you.

Reply from Staff

Thanks for the kinds words Scott, have an amazing day!

Anne B.

July 29th, 2020

Great experience! It was so easy and quick. We will definitely use the service again.

Reply from Staff

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

Lisa M.

October 28th, 2021

This is super convenient however, I wish I knew which forms I needed for my Affidavit Death of Joint Tenant situation. That would help. Thank you

Reply from Staff

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

Sharon B.

April 3rd, 2024

Downloaded pdf form was difficult to use,/modify and has too much space between sections.

Reply from Staff

Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us improve. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Dennis M.

November 26th, 2020

Very quick and easy to use. Deeds.com saved me a lot of money!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Andrea H.

December 4th, 2020

I am very pleased with your service. The document that I downloaded along with the instructions and examples you provided made the process so easy. Thank you.

Reply from Staff

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

Shellie J.

February 19th, 2020

Documents are great and easy to use, just wish there was a page helping to know where to mail documents to with an amount since it tells you mailing in is an option.

Reply from Staff

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

Ivory J.

August 1st, 2020

Haven't processed any deed documents so far. I do agree that Deed.com website browsing tool will be helpful.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Pamela W.

April 11th, 2019

Signing up was easy and the form was amazing. The ability to type on it (I am on a MAC) was beyond my expectations, the ability to save a blank, save my two documents, save the instructions and sample was excellent. The documents are in the mail and we are hopefully they will be approved. Blessings,

Reply from Staff

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

Luwana C.

April 2nd, 2019

I think the Website takes out a lot of leg work, Makes it easier to take care of paperwork 10 times faster.

Reply from Staff

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

Marion R.

January 30th, 2019

YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICE IN THE COUNTY WE NEEDED IN NEW MEXICO. YOUR RESPONSE WAS QUICK SO I APPRECIATE THAT. THANK YOU

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback Marion.

Julie P.

February 9th, 2023

Easy to use service. Thank you.

Reply from Staff

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

Benjamin A.

November 27th, 2019

This method seems simple for me to complete. Wish me luck.

Reply from Staff

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

Anita C.

November 3rd, 2021

I found this site when looking for help filing a quitclaim deed to change my property deed to my married name. I received the correct forms, an example filled out, and a guide specific to my state. I have already submitted it for review to my county assessor's office (they were extremely helpful also) and it looks as if it should sail through. Thank you Deeds.com!

Reply from Staff

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