Allegan County Claim of Lien Form (Michigan)

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

Claim of Lien Form

Allegan County Claim of Lien Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Allegan County compliant document last validated/updated 7/24/2024

Claim of Lien Guide

Allegan County Claim of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Allegan County compliant document last validated/updated 9/11/2024

Completed Example of the Claim of Lien Document

Allegan County Completed Example of the Claim of Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Allegan County compliant document last validated/updated 7/3/2024

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

Register of Deeds

113 Chestnut St, Allegan, Michigan 49010

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Phone: (269) 673-0390

Local jurisdictions located in Allegan County include:

  • Allegan
  • Bradley
  • Burnips
  • Dorr
  • Douglas
  • Fennville
  • Glenn
  • Hamilton
  • Hopkins
  • Martin
  • Moline
  • Otsego
  • Plainwell
  • Pullman
  • Saugatuck
  • Shelbyville
  • Wayland

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

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

Can the Claim 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 Allegan County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Allegan County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Michigan or Allegan 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 Allegan County Claim 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.

Claiming a Mechanic's Lien in Michigan

A mechanic's lien (sometimes called a construction or contractor's lien) is a remedy available to contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers to help recover money due, but unpaid, for services or materials on a construction job. In many ways, a lien is a property interest like a mortgage. In Michigan, the Construction Lien Act (Act 497 of 1980) governs the procedure for obtaining this kind of lien.

In order to preserve the right of a contractor, subcontractor, laborer, or supplier to a construction lien, the contractor (or other claimant) must record a claim of lien within 90 days after the last furnishing of labor or material for the improvement, in the office of the register of deeds for each county where the real property to which the improvement was made is located. M.C.L. 570.1111(1).

A claim of lien is valid only as to the real property described in the claim of lien and located within the county where the claim of lien has been recorded. Id. It must contain the following information: (1) the date of first furnishing; (2) lien claimant's name; (3) name of person contracted with; (4) description of the subject property; (5) owner's name; (6) date of final furnishing; and (7) contract and payment amounts (if contractor) or hourly rate and sum due (if laborer). M.C.L. 570.1111(2). Attach proof of service of a Notice of Furnishing to a lien claim filed by a subcontractor, supplier, or laborer. M.C.L. 570.1111(5).

The lien claim must also be served after recording. Service refers to giving all interested parties notice of the action and an opportunity to be heard. Each contractor, subcontractor, supplier, laborer, or agent of a group of laborers who record a claim of lien must, within 15 days after the date of the recording, serve on the designee personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the address shown on the notice of commencement, a copy of the claim of lien and a copy of any proof of service recorded in connection with the claim of lien. Id.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you have any questions about filing a claim of lien, or any other issues involving mechanic's liens, please consult with a Michigan-licensed attorney.

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