Milwaukee County Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Form

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Milwaukee County Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien

Milwaukee County Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien

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Milwaukee County Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Guide

Milwaukee County Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Guide

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Milwaukee County

Address:
Courthouse - 901 N Ninth St, Rm 103
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233-1458

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: (414) 278-4021

Recording Tips for Milwaukee County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Milwaukee County

Properties in any of these areas use Milwaukee County forms:

  • Cudahy
  • Franklin
  • Greendale
  • Hales Corners
  • Milwaukee
  • Oak Creek
  • South Milwaukee

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How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Milwaukee County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (414) 278-4021 for current fees.

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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.

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

This Contractor Notice of Intent to File Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Milwaukee County.

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