Muscogee County Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Form (Georgia)

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Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Form

Muscogee County Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Form

Fill in the blank Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien form formatted to comply with all Georgia recording and content requirements.
Included Muscogee County compliant document last validated/updated 8/19/2024

Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Guide

Muscogee County Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Muscogee County compliant document last validated/updated 8/7/2024

Completed Example of the Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Document

Muscogee County Completed Example of the Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Muscogee County compliant document last validated/updated 10/24/2024

When using these Preliminary Notice of Mechanics Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Muscogee County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Clerk of Superior Court

Columbus Government Center - 100 Tenth Street, 2nd floor / PO Box 2145, Columbus, Georgia 31901

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (706) 653-4358 & 4370

Local jurisdictions located in Muscogee County include:

  • Columbus
  • Fort Benning
  • Fortson
  • Midland
  • Upatoi

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 Muscogee 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 Muscogee County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Muscogee County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Muscogee County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Preliminary Notice of Mechanics 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 Muscogee County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Muscogee County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Georgia or Muscogee 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 Muscogee County Preliminary Notice of Mechanics 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.

Georgia Mechanic's Lien on your mind? First file your preliminary notice!

In many states, claimants must file a document known as a "preliminary" or "pre-lien" notice as a prerequisite to securing mechanic's lien rights. Georgia does not adhere to this requirement, so forgetting to file preliminary notice won't cost the claimant's lien rights. Under Georgia law, however, a person with a lien right may, at his or her option, file a preliminary notice. O.G.C.A. 44-14-361.3.

Preliminary notices are used by subcontractors and material suppliers who are not under a direct contract with the owner. A preliminary notice form follows a simple format that must include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the potential lien claimant; (2) the name and address of the contractor or other person at whose instance the labor, services, or materials were furnished; (3) the name of the owner of the real estate and include a description sufficient to identify the real estate against which the lien is or may be claimed; and (4) include a general description of the labor, services, or materials furnished or to be furnished. O.G.C.A. 44-14-361.3(a)(2)---(5).

The preliminary notice of lien rights must be filed with the clerk of superior court of the county in which the real estate is located within thirty (30) days after the date a party delivered any materials or provided any labor or services for which a lien may be claimed. O.G.C.A. 44-14-361.3(a)(1).

The Notice must also be served after filing on either the owner or contractor. A party filing a preliminary notice of lien rights (except a contractor) shall, within seven (7) days of filing the notice, send by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a copy of the notice to the contractor on the property named in the notice or to the owner of the property. The lien claimant may rely on the building permit issued on the property for the name of the contractor. O.G.C.A. 44-14-361.3(b).

As stated earlier, the preliminary notice is not a required document. A person having a lien may enforce the lien without filing a preliminary notice of lien. O.G.C.A. 44-14-361.3(d). However, filing and serving preliminary notice on an owner or prime contractor is good practice and can help preserve your lien rights, especially when there are multiple claimants.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please contact an attorney with questions about the preliminary notice or any other issues related to liens in Georgia.

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