Milwaukee County Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Form

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Milwaukee County Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Form

Milwaukee County Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Form

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Milwaukee County Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Guide

Milwaukee County Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Guide

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Milwaukee County Completed Example of the Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Document

Milwaukee County Completed Example of the Subcontractor Notice of Intent to File Lien Document

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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.

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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:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

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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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.

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

This Subcontractor 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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