Wahkiakum County Notice of Right to Claim of Lien Form (Washington)

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Notice of Right to Claim of Lien Form

Wahkiakum County Notice of Right to Claim of Lien Form

Fill in the blank Notice of Right to Claim of Lien form formatted to comply with all Washington recording and content requirements.
Included Wahkiakum County compliant document last validated/updated 9/18/2024

Notice of Right to Claim of Lien Guide

Wahkiakum County Notice of Right to Claim of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Wahkiakum County compliant document last validated/updated 8/30/2024

Completed Example of the Notice of Right to Claim of Lien Document

Wahkiakum County Completed Example of the Notice of Right to Claim of Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Wahkiakum County compliant document last validated/updated 10/10/2024

When using these Notice of Right to Claim of Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Wahkiakum County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Wahkiakum County Auditor

64 Main St / PO Box 543, Cathlamet, Washington 98612

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Phone: (360) 795-3219

Local jurisdictions located in Wahkiakum County include:

  • Cathlamet
  • Grays River
  • Rosburg
  • Skamokawa

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

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Immediately after you submit payment, the Wahkiakum County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

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 Wahkiakum County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Wahkiakum County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Wahkiakum County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Notice of Right to Claim of 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 Wahkiakum County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Wahkiakum County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Washington or Wahkiakum 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.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Wahkiakum County Notice of Right to Claim of Lien forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

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Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

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Mechanic's Lien Preliminary Notices in Washington

Most states require some form of preliminary notice to be served on a property owner as part of the mechanic's lien process. This lets the owner know who is working on the job and protect him or herself from "hidden liens." Therefore, contractors who anticipate needing to file liens should follow the proper procedure. The Notice of Right to Claim of Lien is the required form of preliminary notice used in Washington. R.C.W. 60.04.031.

Subject to a few exceptions, every person furnishing professional services, materials, or equipment used for the improvement of real property must give the owner (or reputed owner) notice in writing of the right to claim a lien. See R.C.W. 60.04.031(1). This notice shall also be given to the prime contractor unless the potential lien claimant has contracted directly with the prime contractor. Id.

The notice may be given at any time but only protects the right to claim a lien for professional services, materials, or equipment supplied after the date which is sixty (60) days before:

(a) Mailing the notice by certified or registered mail to the owner or reputed owner; or

(b) Delivering or serving the notice personally upon the owner or reputed owner and obtaining evidence of delivery in the form of a receipt or other acknowledgment signed by the owner or reputed owner or an affidavit of service. See Id.

In the case of new construction of a single-family residence, the notice of a right to claim a lien may be given at any time but only protects the right to claim a lien for professional services, materials, or equipment supplied after a date which is ten (10) days before the notice is given. Id.

There are some instances when the notice of a right to claim of lien will not be required. Notices of a right to claim a lien shall not be required of:

(a) Persons who contract directly with the owner or the owner's common law agent;

(b) Laborers whose claim of lien is based solely on performing labor; or

(c) Subcontractors who contract for the improvement of real property directly with the prime contractor. See R.C.W. 60.04.031(2).

Additionally, persons who furnish professional services, materials, or equipment in connection with the repair, alteration, or remodel of an existing owner-occupied single-family residence or garage who contracted directly with the owner-occupier or their common-law agent are not required to send a written notice of the right to claim a lien and will have a lien for the full amount due under their contract. See R.C.W. 60.04.031(3)(a).

However, those without a direct contract with the owner-occupier or their common-law agent must notify the owner of the right to claim a lien. See R.C.W. 60.04.031(3)(b). Lien claims of suppliers without a direct contract with the owner are paid separately from the prime contractor when the notice is received. Id.

The notice of right to claim a lien must include the following information:

(1) the property owner's name and address, (2) the date the notice was sent,

(3) a subject or identifying line, (4) the name and address of the party sending the notice, (5) the name of the party that requested the work, and

(6) a brief description of professional services, materials, or equipment provided or to be provided. See R.C.W. 60.04.031(4).

Ensure that the notice is completed properly and sent before the required deadline approaches. It's usually a good idea to institute a reliable calendar system with a backup redundancy, such as electronic alerts on a phone or computer.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please consult with a Washington attorney with questions about the notice of right to claim of lien, or any other issues related to mechanic's liens.

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