Buffalo County Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Form (Wisconsin)
All Buffalo County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Buffalo County compliant document last validated/updated 5/7/2025
Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Buffalo County compliant document last validated/updated 5/2/2025
Completed Example of the Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Buffalo County compliant document last validated/updated 6/3/2025
The following Wisconsin and Buffalo County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Buffalo County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Buffalo County Register of Deeds
407 S Second St / PO Box 28, Alma, Wisconsin 54610
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Submitt documents for recording before 3:30pm
Phone: (608) 685-6230, 6231
Local jurisdictions located in Buffalo County include:
- Alma
- Cochrane
- Fountain City
- Gilmanton
- Mondovi
- Nelson
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Buffalo 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 Buffalo County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Buffalo County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Buffalo County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Contractor Notice of Intent to File 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 Buffalo County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Buffalo County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Wisconsin or Buffalo 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 Buffalo County Contractor Notice of Intent to File 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?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
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?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
Pre-Lien Notices in Wisconsin
Preliminary notices are an important step to securing a mechanic's lien and are often required to ensure the property owner has notice of who is working on his or her property so there is a chance to avoid a lien. Most states mandate the form of notice that must be provided. In Wisconsin, prime contractors are required to serve a notice of intent to file a construction lien
In Wisconsin, a claimant cannot claim a lien right or maintain an action to enforce a lien right, unless the lien claimant serves written notice on the owner of an intent to file a lien claim at least 30 days before timely filing the lien claim. Wis. Stat. 779.06(2). The notice is required whether or not the claimant has been required to and has given a previous notice of furnishing. Id. The notice must briefly describe the nature of the claim, the amount due and the land and improvement to which it relates. 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 an attorney with questions about sending a notice of intent to file a lien, or for any other issues related to liens in Wisconsin.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Buffalo County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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