Gloucester County General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form

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Gloucester County General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form

Gloucester County General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form

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Gloucester County Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Guide

Gloucester County Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Guide

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Gloucester County Completed Example of the Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Gloucester Clerk of Circuit Court

Address:
7400 Justice Dr, Suite 327
Gloucester, Virginia 23061

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm / Recording until 4:15pm

Phone: 804.693.2502

Recording Tips for Gloucester County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Gloucester County

Properties in any of these areas use Gloucester County forms:

  • Achilles
  • Ark
  • Bena
  • Dutton
  • Gloucester
  • Gloucester Point
  • Hayes
  • Maryus
  • Ordinary
  • Schley
  • Severn
  • Ware Neck
  • White Marsh
  • Wicomico
  • Woods Cross Roads

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How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Gloucester County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 804.693.2502 for current fees.

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Virginia Mechanic's Lien by a General Contractor

In Virginia, a lien claimant may make a claim for a mechanic's lien by completing and recording a "Memorandum for Mechanic's Lien" document. There are separate versions of the Memorandum depending on whether the claimant is a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor.

In general, a mechanic's lien claim becomes available when a property owner or other person in the chain has not paid the contractor or others owed payment. The lien works as a security device by placing an encumbrance on the property, which in turn prompts the property's owner to pay in order to remove the lien. Liens can also be sought against payment funds, for example, by preventing a contractor from being paid by the owner until the subcontractors are paid.

A general contractor must file a memorandum of lien at any time after the work is commenced or material furnished, but not later than 90 days from the last day of the month in which he last performs labor or furnishes material, and no later than 90 days from the time the project is completed or the work ends. Va. Code 43-4. The memorandum is then filed in the clerk's office in the county or city in which the building, structure or railroad, or any part thereof is located. Id.

The memorandum must show: (1) the name of the owner of the property, (2) the claimant of the lien, (3) the amount and consideration of the claim, (4) the time or times when the claim is or will be due and payable, (5) a verification by the oath of the claimant, or his agent, including a statement declaring his intention to claim the benefit of the lien, and (6) a brief description of the property. Id. In addition, it contains the claimant's license or certificate number issued by the Board for Contractors, if any, and the date such license or certificate was issued as well as the date such license or certificate expires. Id.

A general contractor lien claimant must include a certification of mailing of a copy of the memorandum of lien to the property owner at the owner's last known address, when recording the memorandum of lien. Id. The verification must be completed and signed while in the presence of a licensed notary.

In conclusion, a mechanic's lien is a powerful tool when used properly. By keeping track of key dates and parties in each construction job, contractors can protect their rights.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please contact an attorney with any questions about filing a Memorandum for a Mechanic's Lien in Virginia.

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

This General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Gloucester County.

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