Snohomish County Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim upon Final Payment Form

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Snohomish County Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim upon Final Payment Form

Snohomish County Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim upon Final Payment Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Snohomish County Auditor: Recording

Address:
Robert J. Drewel Building - 3000 Rockefeller Ave, 1st floor
Everett, Washington 98201

Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-5:00; Fri 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:00

Phone: (425) 388-3483

Recording Tips for Snohomish County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • 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 Snohomish County

Properties in any of these areas use Snohomish County forms:

  • Arlington
  • Bothell
  • Darrington
  • Edmonds
  • Everett
  • Gold Bar
  • Granite Falls
  • Index
  • Lake Stevens
  • Lynnwood
  • Marysville
  • Mill Creek
  • Monroe
  • Mountlake Terrace
  • Mukilteo
  • North Lakewood
  • Silvana
  • Snohomish
  • Stanwood
  • Startup
  • Sultan

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Snohomish County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Snohomish County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (425) 388-3483 for current fees.

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Contractors who have already recorded a lien against real property may use a conditional waiver and release of claim upon final payment to surrender their reserved lien rights in exchange for, or to encourage, payment on a balance due.

Washington law requires a lien release upon payment and acceptance of the amount due to the lien claimant and upon the demand of the owner or the person making payment. R.C.W. 60.04.071. If a claimant fails to provide a waiver or release when one is due, the owner can pursue legal action to compel deliverance of the release and if the court determines the delay was unjustified, the court can, in addition to ordering the deliverance of the release, award the costs of the action including reasonable attorneys' fees and any damages. Id.

Given in exchange for full or partial payments, mechanic's lien waivers can be useful at various points during the construction/improvement process. Waivers can also lead to confusion, however, and issuing the wrong kind of waiver (or issuing one too early) can cause dire consequences for the mechanic's lien claimant. Washington's statutes do not provide for any required forms of lien waivers, but contractors may issue their own lien releases, generally under R.C.W. 60.04.071.

There are four main types of lien waivers to choose from, depending on the circumstances of the job. These include: (1) Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim of Lien upon Progress Payment, (2) Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim of Lien upon Final Payment, (3) Unconditional Waiver and Release of Claim of Lien upon Progress Payment, and (4) Unconditional Waiver and Release of Claim of Lien upon Final Payment.

A conditional waiver becomes effective when the payment clears the bank. As such, contractors use this kind of waiver while waiting for payment, or if they need confirmation about the payment method (such as a check). Unconditional waivers take effect when delivered to the property owner. If a lien claimant issues an unconditional waiver and the owner fails to pay or the check bounces, the person receiving the waiver may be freed from all or part of the mechanic's lien obligation without the proper payment. In these situations, the only other remedy may be a costly lawsuit.

Regardless of the terms, waivers must at least identify the claimant, the owner or person responsible for payment, payment amount, the relevant dates, and include the claimant's signature.

Contact an attorney with questions about lien waivers or any other issue relating to liens in Washington.

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

This Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim upon Final Payment meets all recording requirements specific to Snohomish County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Snohomish 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.

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