Stevens County Mechanics Statement of Lien Form (Minnesota)
All Stevens County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Mechanics Statement of Lien Form
Fill in the blank Mechanics Statement of Lien form formatted to comply with all Minnesota recording and content requirements.
Included Stevens County compliant document last validated/updated 8/6/2024
Mechanic Statement of Lien Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Stevens County compliant document last validated/updated 10/30/2024
Completed Example of the Mechanic Statement of Lien Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Stevens County compliant document last validated/updated 6/14/2024
The following Minnesota and Stevens County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Mechanics Statement of Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Stevens County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Stevens County Recorder
Courthouse - 400 Colorado Ave, Suite 305, Morris, Minnesota 56267
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (320) 208-6565
Local jurisdictions located in Stevens County include:
- Alberta
- Chokio
- Donnelly
- Hancock
- Morris
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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 Stevens County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Stevens County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Stevens County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Mechanics Statement 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 Stevens County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Stevens County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Minnesota or Stevens 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 Stevens County Mechanics Statement 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?
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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.
Recording a Statement of Lien in Minnesota
Claims for mechanic's liens are used to recover unpaid balances for services rendered or materials delivered by placing an encumbrance (block) on the owner's title until the owner pays up and the claimant grants the owner a release. To obtain a mechanic's lien in Minnesota, claimants draft and record a form called a "Statement of Lien," but only after giving the required preliminary (pre-lien) notice to the property owner and other interested parties within 45 days of first starting the work or delivering any materials. M.S. 514.011.
The lien statement must be made by or at the instance of the lien claimant and be verified by the oath of some person shown by the verification to have knowledge of the facts stated. M.S. 514.08(2). The lien statement contains the following information: (1) a notice of intention to claim and hold a lien, and the amount thereof; (2) that such amount is due and owing to the claimant for labor performed, or for skill, material, or machinery furnished, and for what improvement the same was done or supplied; (3) the names of the claimant, and of the person for or to whom performed or furnished; (4) the dates when the first and last items of the claimant's contribution to the improvement were made; (5) a description of the premises to be charged, identifying the same with reasonable certainty; (6) the name of the owner at the time of making such statement, according to the best information available; (7) the post office address of the claimant (the failure to insert such post office address will not invalidate the lien statement); (8) that claimant acknowledges that a copy of the statement must be served personally or by certified mail within the 120-day period provided in this section on the owner, the owner's authorized agent or the person who entered the contract with the contractor as provided herein; and (9) that notice as required by M.S. 514.011(2), if any, was given. Id.
When the claimant files the notice, the Social Security number of an individual owner or the Internal Revenue Service taxpayer identification number for an owner other than an individual is not required. Id.
The statement of the claim must be filed with the county recorder or, if registered (Torrens title) land, with the registrar of titles of the county in which the improved premises are situated within 120 days of the last furnishing. M.S. 514.08(1). If the claim is made under M.S. 514.04 (for railway, telegraph or similar projects), the statement must be filed with the secretary of state. Id. After recording, a copy of the statement must be served personally or by certified mail on the owner or the owner's authorized agent (or the person who entered the contract with the contractor) within the same 120-day period. Id.
Once you the lien is in place, the claimant gains a valuable bargaining chip to help persuade the owner to arrange payment for the services of materials provided. Be aware that liens don't last forever. Because liens affect the owner's title, the legislature gives them an expiration period for enforcement actions. No lien shall be enforced in any case unless the holder files a complaint or answer with the court administrator, within one year after the date of the last item of the claim as set forth in the recorded lien statement. M.S. 514.12(3).
This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please contact a Minnesota-licensed attorney with any questions about recording a lien statement or other related issues.
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