Washburn County Subcontractor Claim of Lien Form (Wisconsin)
All Washburn County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Subcontractor Claim of Lien Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Washburn County compliant document last validated/updated 11/26/2024
Subcontractor Claim of Lien Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Washburn County compliant document last validated/updated 4/18/2025
Completed Example of the Subcontractor Claim of Lien Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Washburn County compliant document last validated/updated 5/30/2025
The following Wisconsin and Washburn County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Subcontractor Claim of Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Washburn County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Washburn County Register of Deeds
10 Fourth Ave / PO Box 607, Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (715) 468-4616
Local jurisdictions located in Washburn County include:
- Birchwood
- Minong
- Sarona
- Shell Lake
- Spooner
- Springbrook
- Trego
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 Washburn 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 Washburn County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Washburn County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Washburn County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Subcontractor 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 Washburn County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Washburn County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Wisconsin or Washburn 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 Washburn County Subcontractor 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?
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.
Subcontractor Lien Claims in Wisconsin
Wisconsin law authorizes subcontractors to use a mechanic's lien to place a block or burden on a property owner's title if they have not been paid for labor, materials, or equipment provided. Mechanic's liens are governed under Chapter 779 of the Wisconsin legislative code.
To claim a lien, the subcontractor must file a claim of lien form 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 sub performed, furnished, or procured labor, services, materials, plans, or specifications. Id
The subcontractor 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 sub has first 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 sub has been required to and has given any previous notice. Id. The notice must briefly describe the nature of the claim, its amount and the land and improvement to which it relates. Id
The subcontractor's claim must have any previously served preliminary notice attached. WIS. STAT. 779.06(3). The claim must also 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. Id. 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 an attorney with questions about filing a subcontractor's claim for a mechanic's lien, or any other issues related to liens in Wisconsin.
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