Wharton County Affidavit of Lien Form (Texas)

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

Affidavit of Lien Form

Wharton County Affidavit of Lien Form

Fill in the blank Affidavit of Lien form formatted to comply with all Texas recording and content requirements.
Included Wharton County compliant document last validated/updated 9/20/2024

Affidavit of Lien Guide

Wharton County Affidavit of Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Wharton County compliant document last validated/updated 10/7/2024

Completed Example of the Affidavit of Lien Document

Wharton County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Wharton County compliant document last validated/updated 10/25/2024

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

Wharton County Clerk

309 E Milam St, Suite 700 / PO Box 69, Wharton, Texas 77488

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm / Calls until 5:00pm

Phone: (979) 532-2381

Local jurisdictions located in Wharton County include:

  • Boling
  • Danevang
  • East Bernard
  • Egypt
  • El Campo
  • Glen Flora
  • Hungerford
  • Lane City
  • Lissie
  • Louise
  • Pierce
  • Wharton

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

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

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

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Wharton 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 Wharton County Affidavit 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.

An affidavit is a sworn statement of fact, in writing, made by an affiant under oath or affirmation, administered by a person lawfully authorized (such as a notary public). In this case, the affiant states that labor or equipment was furnished by the lien claimant and the balance owed remains unpaid. The affidavit is not a lien, but sets out sworn facts based on personal knowledge, that when recorded, will later become the lien. It is a necessary step to perfect (make effective against third parties) the lien.

To claim a lien for a commercial job, the affiant must file an affidavit with the county clerk of the county in which the property is located, not later than the 15th day of the fourth calendar month after the day on which the indebtedness accrues. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.052(a).

Note that for residential construction projects, the claimant must file the affidavit with the county clerk no later than the 15th day of the THIRD (3rd) calendar month after non-payment of the invoice. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.052(b).

The affidavit must substantially comply with the Texas Property Code. Therefore, the it must contain: 1) a signature by the person claiming the lien or by another person on the claimant's behalf; 2) a sworn statement of the amount of the claim; 3) the name and last known address of the owner or reputed owner; 4) a general statement of the kind of work done and materials furnished by the claimant and, for a claimant other than an original contractor, a statement of each month in which the work was done and materials furnished for which payment is requested; 5) the name and last known address of the person by whom the claimant was employed or to whom the claimant furnished the materials or labor; 6) the name and last known address of the original contractor; 7) legally sufficient description of the property to be charged with the lien; 8) the claimant's name, mailing address, physical address (if different); and 9) for a claimant other than an original contractor, a statement identifying the date each notice of the claim was sent to the owner and the method by which the notice was sent. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.054(a). Leave out amounts not related to the value of materials or labor furnished (such as attorney's fees), as these can void the entire lien claim.

When recording the affidavit, attach a copy of any applicable written agreement or contract and a copy of each notice sent to the owner. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.054(b). This is good practice and can help prove the claim by creating a paper trail. The affidavit is not required to set forth individual items of work done or material furnished or specially fabricated and the affiant may use any abbreviations or symbols that are customary in your trade. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.054(c).

After the affidavit is properly recorded it must be served. Send a copy of the affidavit by registered or certified mail to the owner (or reputed owner) at the owner's last known business or residence address not later than the fifth (5th) day after the date the affidavit is filed with the county clerk. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.055(a). If the claimant is not an original contractor, they must also send a copy of the affidavit to the original contractor at the original contractor's last known business or residence address within the same period. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.055(b).

Each case is unique, and the Texas lien law is complex, so contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.

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