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

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

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

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Snohomish County Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim upon Progress Payment Guide

Snohomish County Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim upon Progress Payment Guide

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Snohomish County Completed Example of the Conditional Waiver and Release of Claim upon Progess Payment Document

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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:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt

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 all formatting requirements set forth by Snohomish 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 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 progress payment to surrender a portion of 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 Progress Payment meets all recording requirements specific to Snohomish County.

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