Alabama Claim of Lien Form (2024)

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Who should use this form?

General Contractor
Subcontractor
Sub-Subcontractor
Material Supplier
Equipment Lessor
Laborer
Architect / Engineer
Other

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Supporting Documents

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Get help filing your Alabama Mechanics Lien

In Alabama, a mechanics lien is called a Statement of Lien and it may be filed by any party who has not been paid for construction work on a project. This document is used to help contractors, suppliers, and others that work in the construction industry to get paid the money they’ve earned on their projects in Alabama.

There are two types of Alabama Mechanics Liens: the “Unpaid Balance Lien” and the “Full Price Lien.” This form may be used to file both types of liens.

An Unpaid Balance Lien is available to parties without a contract with the owner and is only effective to money in the hands of the owner at the time the Notice of Unpaid Lien is delivered to them.

A Full Price Lien is a lien in favor of general contractors or others in direct contact with the owner, or materialmen who gives a Notice to Owner prior to furnishing materials to the project.

Pro tip: Anyone who did not contract with the owner must deliver a Notice of Unpaid Lien to the property owner before filing a lien.

Fill out the form on the right to download your Alabama mechanics lien form. Use this form to easily that you can use to file a lien with an Alabama county recording office.

Rules and regulations for sending a Alabama Mechanics Lien

Deadline for Property Owner / Public Entity to send the Alabama Mechanics Lien

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Completion Date

In Alabama, those who contract directly with the owner have 6 months from when the debt became due to file a Statement of Mechanics Lien. This 6 month period is expiring, and it is time to file a lien.

Information that goes on Alabama Mechanics Lien

Amount of Your Lien Claim

Identify the total amount of your lien claim. This should be the total amount owed to you, after applying all credits, for labor and/or materials furnished to the project.

Select Unpaid Invoices

Select which invoices to associate with this order.

Specific Description of Labor or Materials

This will impact if your lien will be accepted by the county as “lien-able work". The more specific you can be, the better, here. For examples, please see levelset.com/description-of-labor

Who should you send this notice to?

Others are asking about Alabama Mechanics Lien

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I have hired a contractor to build a house for me. How do I protect myself from future mechanic liens?

William.

You should request a list of all the contractor's subcontractors and suppliers. Then you should require that he provide patial lien waivers from every subcontractor and supplier paid on every month and refuse to make future payments until those lien releases are provided. You might also check with your local title company about purchasing an
extended policy of title insurance which would provide insurance coverage covering certain liens which may be unfiled or unrecorded.

There is no way for me to attach files to my answer but if you email me at chuck@chuckmillerconsulting.com and I will send you copies of lien releases you can use.

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Can I file a mechanics lien?

Thank you for reaching out. This Levelset article may help you determine if you have lien rights and are within lien deadlines for the work in question:https://www.levelset.com/mechanics-lien/alabama-lien-law-faqs/. I hope you find your answer there, if not, you may visit our attorney directory page for Alabama to find an attorney’s office in your area.

Answered by Julie Gelderblom | Levelset Admin

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Other forms to use in Alabama

Alabama Bond Claim Form

Alabama Claim of Lien Form

Alabama Final Conditional Lien Waiver Form

Alabama Final Unconditional Lien Waiver Form

Alabama Notice of Intent to Lien Form

Alabama Notice of Unpaid Lien Form

Alabama County Recorders

Looking to file/record a mechanics lien in Alabama? You'll need to get your Alabama mechanics lien filed and recorded with the county recorder in the county where the construction project is located. Here is a listing of all county recorders in Alabama. Click on any county to find more information about how to get your lien recorded in that county.

Autauga

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Baldwin

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Barbour

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Bibb

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Blount

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Calhoun

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Clark

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Colbert

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Covington

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Covington County Probate Judge
1 N Court Sq
Andalusia, Alabama, 36420
phone: (334) 428-2510
fax:

Cullman

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Dekalb

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Escambia

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Etowah

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Franklin

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Houston

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Jefferson

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Lauderdale

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Lawrence

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Lawrence County Probate Judge
14451 Market St., Suite 130, Court St
Moulton, Alabama, 35650
phone: (256) 974-2439
fax:

Lee

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Limestone

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Madison

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Madison County Probate Judge's Office
Madison County Courthouse 100 North Side Square, Room 101
Huntsville, Alabama, 35801
phone: 256-532-3339
fax:

Marengo

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Marshall

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Marshall County, Probate Judge
425 Gunter Ave # 110
Guntersville, Alabama, 35976
phone: (256) 571-7764
fax:

Mobile

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Monroe

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Morgan

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Judge of Probate
Morgan County Courthouse, 302 Lee St
Decatur, Alabama, 35601
phone: 256-351-4680
fax:

Russell

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Judge of Probate
1000 Broad Street
Phenix City, Alabama, 36867
phone: 334-298-7979
fax:

Shelby

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St Clair

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Talladega

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Tuscaloosa

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Now, let's break down the concepts mentioned in the provided article:

Alabama Mechanics Lien Overview:
- Who should use this form?
  - General Contractor
  - Subcontractor
  - Sub-Subcontractor
  - Material Supplier
  - Equipment Lessor
  - Laborer
  - Architect / Engineer
  - Other
- Alabama County Recorders:
  - The article advises individuals to file the mechanics lien with their respective Alabama County Recorders.
Types of Alabama Mechanics Liens:
- Unpaid Balance Lien:
  - Available to parties without a contract with the owner.
  - Effective only to money in the hands of the owner at the time the Notice of Unpaid Lien is delivered.
- Full Price Lien:
  - In favor of general contractors or others in direct contact with the owner.
  - Materialmen must give a Notice to Owner prior to furnishing materials to the project.
- Notice of Unpaid Lien:
  - Must be delivered to the property owner before filing a lien, for those who did not contract with the owner.
Rules and Regulations for Alabama Mechanics Lien:
- Deadline for Filing:
  - Those who contract directly with the owner have 6 months from when the debt became due to file a Statement of Mechanics Lien.
Information Required for Alabama Mechanics Lien:
- Amount of Your Lien Claim:
  - Identify the total amount owed for labor and/or materials furnished to the project.
- Unpaid Invoices:
  - Select which invoices to associate with the lien claim.
- Specific Description of Labor or Materials:
  - Provide a detailed and specific description of the labor or materials, impacting whether the lien will be accepted as "lien-able work."
Whom to Send the Notice:
- Mail to the Property Owner / Public Entity with Affidavit of Service:
  - The completed Alabama Claim of Lien Form must be delivered to the property owner and other relevant parties required by statute.
Questions and Answers:
- The article includes links to questions about mechanics liens in Alabama, providing practical advice and solutions for various situations.
Other Relevant Forms for Alabama:
- Various forms, including the Alabama Bond Claim Form, Final Conditional Lien Waiver Form, Final Unconditional Lien Waiver Form, Notice of Intent to Lien Form, Notice of Unpaid Lien Form, Notice to Owner Before Work Form, Partial Conditional Lien Waiver Form, and Release of Lien Form.
County Recorders in Alabama:
- A comprehensive list of Alabama County Recorders is provided, each with details on how to get a mechanics lien filed and recorded in that county.