Pittsylvania County General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form (Virginia)

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General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form

Pittsylvania County General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form

Fill in the blank General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien form formatted to comply with all Virginia recording and content requirements.
Included Pittsylvania County compliant document last validated/updated 1/30/2025

Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Guide

Pittsylvania County Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Pittsylvania County compliant document last validated/updated 6/4/2025

Completed Example of the Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Document

Pittsylvania County Completed Example of the Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Pittsylvania County compliant document last validated/updated 7/8/2025

When using these General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Pittsylvania County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Pittsylvania Circuit Court Clerk

1 N Main St / PO Box 31, Chatham, Virginia 24531-0031

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (434) 432-7887

Local jurisdictions located in Pittsylvania County include:

  • Blairs
  • Callands
  • Cascade
  • Chatham
  • Dry Fork
  • Gretna
  • Hurt
  • Java
  • Keeling
  • Long Island
  • Pittsville
  • Ringgold
  • Sandy Level
  • Sutherlin

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Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

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This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Pittsylvania County using our eRecording service.
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Can the General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Pittsylvania County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Pittsylvania County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Virginia or Pittsylvania County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

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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.

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