Dawson County Preliminary Notice to Owner and Original Contractor Form

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Dawson County Preliminary Notice to Owner and Original Contractor Form

Dawson County Preliminary Notice to Owner and Original Contractor Form

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

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Dawson County Preliminary Notice to Owner and Original Contractor Guide

Dawson County Preliminary Notice to Owner and Original Contractor Guide

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Dawson County Clerk's Office

Address:
400 S. First St / PO Box 1268
Lamesa, Texas 79331

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Phone: (806) 872-3778

Recording Tips for Dawson County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dawson County

Properties in any of these areas use Dawson County forms:

  • Lamesa
  • Welch

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dawson County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County?

Recording fees in Dawson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (806) 872-3778 for current fees.

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Texas Third Month Notice

Under 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(a).

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.

Texas requires prelien notice to be served on the owner and other interested parties before filing and recording a mechanic's lien. The type of project (whether residential or commercial) determines what kind of prelien notice must be served. 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.

If the lien claim arises from a debt incurred by the original contractor, the claimant must give notice to the owner or reputed owner, with a copy to the original contractor, in accordance with 53.056(b). TEX. PROP. CODE 53.056(c). The document identifies the parties, the project, date and type of service/materials, amount billed, and balance due. Attach an invoice to clarify more specific details.

Deliver the notice to the original contractor must be given 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 notice is also known as a "Second Month Notice." The claimant must give the same notice to the owner or reputed owner and the original contractor NO LATER than the 15th day of the third month following each month in which all or part of the claimant's labor was performed or material or specially fabricated material was delivered. Id. This notice is called a "Third Month Notice."

The notice must be sent by registered or certified mail and must be 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, with specific questions the required preliminary notice, or any other issue related to mechanic's liens.

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

This Preliminary Notice to Owner and Original Contractor meets all recording requirements specific to Dawson County.

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