Bristol County Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Form (Massachusetts)

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

Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Form

Bristol County Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Form

Fill in the blank Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien form formatted to comply with all Massachusetts recording and content requirements.
Included Bristol County compliant document last validated/updated 10/25/2024

Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Guide

Bristol County Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Bristol County compliant document last validated/updated 7/17/2024

Completed Example of the Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Document

Bristol County Completed Example of the Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Bristol County compliant document last validated/updated 10/17/2024

When using these Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Bristol County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

Bristol County Registry of Deeds, Fall River District

441 N. Main St, Fall River, Massachusetts 02722

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon-Fri / Recording until 4:00

Phone: (508) 673-2910

Bristol County Registry of Deeds, Northern District

11 Court St, Taunton, Massachusetts 02780

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon-Fri / Recording until 4:00

Phone: (508) 822-0502

Northern District - Attleboro location (no registered land)

75 Park St, Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703

Hours: 9:00 to 4:00 Mon-Fri / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (508) 455-6100

Bristol County Registry of Deeds, Southern District

25 N. 6th St, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon-Fri / Recording until 4:00

Phone: (508) 993-2603

Local jurisdictions located in Bristol County include:

  • Acushnet
  • Assonet
  • Attleboro
  • Attleboro Falls
  • Berkley
  • Chartley
  • Dartmouth
  • Dighton
  • East Freetown
  • East Mansfield
  • East Taunton
  • Easton
  • Fairhaven
  • Fall River
  • Mansfield
  • New Bedford
  • North Attleboro
  • North Dartmouth
  • North Dighton
  • North Easton
  • Norton
  • Raynham
  • Raynham Center
  • Rehoboth
  • Seekonk
  • Somerset
  • South Dartmouth
  • South Easton
  • Swansea
  • Taunton
  • Westport
  • Westport Point

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

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

Can the Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of 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 Bristol County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Bristol County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Massachusetts or Bristol 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 Bristol County Contractor Partial Waiver and Subordination of 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.

Massachusetts Contractors Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien

The Contractor's Partial Waiver and Subordination of Lien form is useful for situations where a contractor seeks a partial payment to waive lien rights up to a specific date.

Lien waivers are used between contractors (also subcontractors and suppliers) and property owners as a quid-pro-quo arrangement between the contractor and owner. The purpose of a waiver is to influence payment from the owner in return for the contractor waiving future mechanic's lien rights.

In Massachusetts, any promise or agreement that bars the filing of a Notice of Contract is void and unenforceable, but that prohibition does not apply to full or partial lien waivers or dissolutions of liens. M.G.L. Ch. 254, 32. Therefore, the parties can use waivers to facilitate payment and ease concerns of hidden liens.

In general, Massachusetts recognizes four types of lien waivers: Partial Waiver by Contractor, Full Conditional Waiver by Contractor, Partial Waiver by Subcontractor, and Full Conditional Waiver by Subcontractor. Id. As their titles suggest, contractors should use a contractor's waiver and subcontractors should use a waiver designated for a subcontractor. Partial lien waivers should be provided upon a partial or progress payment and the waiver only applies to forfeit lien rights according to the terms stated within it.

Lawful waivers identify the parties to the contract, the claimant, the property, the nature of work, relevant dates, payment information, and anything else necessary for clarity or to meet local requirements. The claimant (or authorized representative) must sign the completed waiver in front of a notary, then submit the document to the recording office for the county where the property is located.

Using lien waivers properly can ensure smoother relations between the parties on a construction job and alleviate and feelings of mistrust or concern. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from an attorney. Please speak with a Massachusetts attorney if you have any questions about lien waivers or for any other issues concerning mechanic's liens.

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