Anne Arundel County Mechanics Lien Complaint Form (Maryland)

All Anne Arundel County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Mechanics Lien Complaint Form

Anne Arundel County Mechanics Lien Complaint Form

Fill in the blank Mechanics Lien Complaint form formatted to comply with all Maryland recording and content requirements.
Included Anne Arundel County compliant document last validated/updated 8/5/2024

Mechanics Lien Complaint Guide

Anne Arundel County Mechanics Lien Complaint Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Anne Arundel County compliant document last validated/updated 10/25/2024

Completed Example of the Mechanics Lien Complaint Document

Anne Arundel County Completed Example of the Mechanics Lien Complaint Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Anne Arundel County compliant document last validated/updated 7/16/2024

When using these Mechanics Lien Complaint forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Anne Arundel County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

Mailing Address for Land Records: Robert P. Duckworth, Clerk Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County ATTN: Land Records Department

8 Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Hours:

Phone: 410-222-1425

Clerk of the Circuit Court: Land Records Department

8 Church Circle , Annapolis, Maryland 21404

Hours: Telephone Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm / Walk In Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm

Phone: 410-222-1425

Local jurisdictions located in Anne Arundel County include:

  • Annapolis
  • Arnold
  • Baltimore
  • Churchton
  • Crofton
  • Crownsville
  • Curtis Bay
  • Davidsonville
  • Deale
  • Edgewater
  • Fort George G Meade
  • Friendship
  • Galesville
  • Gambrills
  • Gibson Island
  • Glen Burnie
  • Hanover
  • Harmans
  • Harwood
  • Laurel
  • Linthicum Heights
  • Lothian
  • Mayo
  • Millersville
  • Odenton
  • Pasadena
  • Riva
  • Severn
  • Severna Park
  • Shady Side
  • Tracys Landing
  • West River

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

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

Can the Mechanics Lien Complaint 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 Anne Arundel County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Anne Arundel County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Maryland or Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County Mechanics Lien Complaint 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.

Enforcing a Mechanic's Lien in Maryland with Judicial Proceedings

Once a lien is placed on a property, the lien is only good as long as it can be enforced. Enforcement on a mechanic's lien is accomplished by foreclosing on the lien through judicial proceedings. At this point, it is highly recommended to use an attorney in any action to enforce the lien.

The right to enforce any lien established expires at the end of one year from the day on which the petition to establish the lien was first filed. Md. Real Prop. Code section 9-109. During this time, the claimant may file a petition (a complaint) in the lien proceedings to enforce the lien or execute on any bond given to obtain a release of the land and building from the lien. Id. If such petition is filed within the one year period, the right to a lien or the lien, or any bond given to obtain a release of lien, shall remain in full force and effect until the conclusion of the enforcement proceedings and thereafter only in accordance with the decree entered in the case. Id.

The requirements for filing the lien complaint are governed under the Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure (MRCP). Therefore, best practices would involve using an attorney familiar with these rules in drafting the petition. You must use an attorney if you are not filing the Complaint yourself, as anyone signing on your behalf must be licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. Even if you are not a licensed attorney, you will still be held to the standards of one and expected to know the applicable rules and statutes.

If you are filing on your own behalf, be careful that everything included in the complaint is accurate to the best of your knowledge. Do not exaggerate or pad any amounts. Attach documentation to show amounts due, work completed to date, and any cost overruns. Under the MRCP, you could be liable for damages or sanctioned by the court for any false or frivolous filing.

This article is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any questions about filing suit to enforce a lien in Maryland, please consult an attorney.

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