Wisconsin Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien

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Wisconsin Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien
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About the Wisconsin Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien

Wisconsin Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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Subcontractor Preliminary Notice in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, subcontractors may only make a lien claim if they submit a Notice of Intent to File a Lien within statutory time limits.

No lien claim may be filed or action brought thereon unless, at least thirty (30) days before timely filing of the lien claim, the lien claimant serves on the owner 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 a previous notice. Id. It also briefly describes the nature of the claim, its amount, 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 preliminary notice by a subcontractor, or any other issues related to liens in Wisconsin.

How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Joe S.

"Easy to use, reasonable price and excellent customer service! I would not hesitate to use Deeds.com …"

— Carol S.

"Needed a Quit Claim Deed and am so happy I went to Deeds.com. Completed my forms - they looked profe…"

— Jason B.

"KVH provided excellent customer service (great communication was provided). I would differently use …"

— David C.

"I was able to use your website for the purpose I was looking for. I was able to conclude the transac…"

— Norma V.

"So far it's been great. My 2 deeds were accepted and prepared for recording very quickly. Now I am w…"

Common Uses for Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien

  • Protect your right to payment for home improvement work
  • Document a lien waiver upon receipt of progress payment
  • File a final lien waiver after project completion and payment
  • Release a mechanic's lien after receiving full payment
  • Document a change order that affects the scope of a project
  • Notify a general contractor of unpaid subcontractor invoices

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our subcontractor notice of intent to file lien forms are specifically formatted for each county in Wisconsin.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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