Dekalb County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form (Illinois)

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Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

Dekalb County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice Form

Fill in the blank Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice form formatted to comply with all Illinois recording and content requirements.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 5/13/2024

Preliminary 60 Day Notice Guide

Dekalb County Preliminary 60 Day Notice Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 4/8/2024

Completed Example of the Preliminary 60 Day Notice Document

Dekalb County Completed Example of the Preliminary 60 Day Notice Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 5/28/2024

When using these Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dekalb County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

County Clerk and Recorder

Administration Bldg - 110 E Sycamore St, 2nd floor, Sycamore, Illinois 60178

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (815) 895-7156

Local jurisdictions located in Dekalb County include:

  • Clare
  • Cortland
  • Dekalb
  • Esmond
  • Genoa
  • Hinckley
  • Kingston
  • Kirkland
  • Malta
  • Sandwich
  • Shabbona
  • Somonauk
  • Sycamore
  • Waterman

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

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

Can the Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice 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 Dekalb County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dekalb County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Illinois or Dekalb 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 Dekalb County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 60 Day Notice 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.

This statutory form is for a subcontractor's preliminary (60-Day) notice requirement for Illinois Mechanic's Liens

In Illinois, eligible contractors must provide a property owner with the required forms of preliminary notice before leveraging a mechanic's lien. The notice forms include a 60-day and 90-day notice.

Under the state law, the contractor is required to provide the property owner with a statement in writing, made under oath or verified by affidavit, containing the names and addresses of all parties furnishing labor, services, material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery and of the amounts due or to become due to each before payment is made. 770 Ill. Comp. Stat. 60/5(a).

For residential jobs, there are additional requirements. Each subcontractor who has furnished, or is furnishing labor, services, or equipment shall notify the occupant either personally or by certified mail addressed to the occupant or his agent at the residence within 60 days from his first day of work on the job. 770 Ill. Comp. Stat. 60/5(b)(ii). The notice contains the name and address of the subcontractor or material man, the date he started to work or to deliver materials, the type of work requested and/or the type of labor, services, or materials delivered, and the name of the contractor requesting the work.

All parties without a direct contractual relation with the property owner (or his or her agent) and who provided labor or materials to an owner-occupied single-family residence must provide this 60-Day Notice. The claimant must verify the form as accurate and true. The notice must also be notarized by a notary who acknowledges the signature.

Finally, must serve the notice by personal service (such as using a process server) or by U.S. mail (sent certified with return receipt requested).
This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

If you have any questions about mechanic's liens in Illinois, including the preliminary notices, please consult an attorney.

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