Columbia County Contractor Claim of Lien Form

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Columbia County Contractor Claim of Lien Form

Columbia County Contractor Claim of Lien Form

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Columbia County Contractor Claim of Lien Guide

Columbia County Contractor Claim of Lien Guide

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Columbia County Completed Example of the Contractor Claim of Lien Document

Columbia County Completed Example of the Contractor Claim of Lien Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Columbia County Clerk

Address:
400 DeWitt St / PO Box 133
Portage, Wisconsin 53901

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Please note, the cut-off reception time for recording real estate documents will be 3:30 pm. Documents presented for recording after 3:30 pm will be recorded the next business day.

Phone: (608) 742-9677

Recording Tips for Columbia County:
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Columbia County

Properties in any of these areas use Columbia County forms:

  • Arlington
  • Cambria
  • Columbus
  • Doylestown
  • Fall River
  • Friesland
  • Lodi
  • Pardeeville
  • Portage
  • Poynette
  • Randolph
  • Rio
  • Wisconsin Dells
  • Wyocena

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Columbia County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Columbia County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (608) 742-9677 for current fees.

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Prime Contractor Lien Claims in Wisconsin

Mechanic's Liens place a block or burden on a property owner's title when a claimant (such as a contractor, materials supplier, or other laborer such as a subcontractor) has not been paid for labor, materials, or equipment provided. In Wisconsin, mechanic's liens are governed under Chapter 779 of the state legislative code.

To claim a lien in Wisconsin, the claimant must file a claim of lien with the office of the clerk of courts in the county where the property is located. WIS. STAT. 779.06(1). The claim must be filed within six (6) months from the last date the lien claimant performed, furnished, or procured labor, services, materials, plans, or specifications. Id

The lien claimant must also serve a copy of the claim for lien on the owner of the property on which the lien is placed within thirty (30) days after filing the claim. Id.

No lien claim may be filed unless, at least 30 days before timely filing of the lien claim, the lien claimant has served the owner with a written notice of intent to file a lien claim. WIS. STAT. 779.06(2). The notice is required to be given whether or not the claimant has been required to and has given any previous notice. Id. It also briefly describes the nature of the claim, its amount, and the land and improvement to which it relates. Id

The claim for lien must have any preliminary notice attached, and shall contain a statement of the contract or demand upon which it is founded, the name of the person against whom the demand is claimed, the name of the claimant and any assignee, the last date of performing, furnishing, or procuring any labor, services, materials, plans, or specifications, a legal description of the property against which the lien is claimed, a statement of the amount claimed and all other material facts in relation thereto. WIS. STAT. 779.06(3). The claim of lien shall be signed by the claimant or attorney and does not need to be verified. Id.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from a legal professional. Please contact a Wisconsin attorney with any questions about filing a claim for a mechanic's lien.

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

This Contractor Claim of Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Columbia County.

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