Cass County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 90 Day Notice Form (Illinois)
All Cass County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Mechanics Lien Preliminary 90 Day Notice Form
Fill in the blank Mechanics Lien Preliminary 90 Day Notice form formatted to comply with all Illinois recording and content requirements.
Included Cass County compliant document last validated/updated 12/2/2024
Preliminary 90 Day Notice Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Cass County compliant document last validated/updated 11/25/2024
Completed Example of the Preliminary 90 Day Notice Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Cass County compliant document last validated/updated 12/12/2024
The following Illinois and Cass County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Mechanics Lien Preliminary 90 Day Notice forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Cass County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Cass County Clerk
Courthouse - 100 E Springfield St / PO Box 167, Virginia, Illinois 62691
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (217) 452-7217, (217) 452-2277 x4
Local jurisdictions located in Cass County include:
- Arenzville
- Ashland
- Beardstown
- Bluff Springs
- Chandlerville
- Virginia
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 Cass 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 Cass County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Cass County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Cass County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Mechanics Lien Preliminary 90 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 Cass County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Cass County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Illinois or Cass 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 Cass County Mechanics Lien Preliminary 90 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 meant for use by subcontractors or others who are not directly contracted for work with the property owner.
For residential, owner-occupied projects, the 90-day notice form is the second preliminary notice sent in anticipation of filing a lien (the 60-day notice must be served beforehand sent via certified mail within 60 days from the first furnishing). For a commercial project, the 90-day form is the first notice sent to the owner. Either way, both commercial and residential jobs require the 90-day notice prior to filing a lien. 770 Ill. Comp. Stat. 60/24(a).
The 90-day notice is a demand for payment that must be sent by all contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and material/equipment suppliers who have not directly contracted with the owner or the owner's agent. Note that all eligible workers must send the notice within 90 days after the final furnishing of work or delivery of materials to the jobsite. Id. Any substantial additional or extra work can enlarge the time, but mere corrections of previously completed work will not affect the end date. Be aware the time is 90 days, not three months, so count 90 days from the date labor or materials were last furnished.
Serve the notice either through personal service by using a process server, or use the easier and less expensive option of certified mail. The notice does not have to be recorded but keep track of all dates and confirmations of receipt of service to help create a paper trail if a lien becomes necessary. If the deadlines are near, consider a process server. If mailing, serve the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested on the owner, the mortgage lenders, and the general contractor.
The 90-day notice must be verified which means the contractor's signature represents the contents of the notice are accurate and true. The notice must also be notarized by signing it in front of a licensed Notary Public who affixes his or her seal to the document.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have any questions about mechanic's liens, including the preliminary notices, please consult an attorney.
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