Harris County Demand for Payment Form (Texas)
All Harris County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Demand for Payment Form
Fill in the blank Demand for Payment form formatted to comply with all Texas recording and content requirements.
Included Harris County compliant document last validated/updated 9/19/2024
Demand for Payment Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Harris County compliant document last validated/updated 11/1/2024
Completed Example of the Demand for Payment Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Harris County compliant document last validated/updated 10/21/2024
The following Texas and Harris County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Demand for Payment forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Harris County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Main Office
201 Caroline, Suite 320 / PO Box 1525, Houston, Texas 77002 / 77251-1525
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 M-F
Phone: (713) 755-6439
Local jurisdictions located in Harris County include:
- Alief
- Barker
- Baytown
- Bellaire
- Channelview
- Crosby
- Cypress
- Deer Park
- Galena Park
- Highlands
- Hockley
- Houston
- Huffman
- Hufsmith
- Humble
- Katy
- Kingwood
- La Porte
- North Houston
- Pasadena
- Seabrook
- South Houston
- Spring
- Tomball
- Waller
- Webster
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 Harris 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 Harris County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Harris County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Harris County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Demand for Payment 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 Harris County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Harris County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Harris 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 Harris County Demand for Payment 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.
The Demand for Payment form is used by unpaid individual claimants to demand payment of their claim on an owner who is authorized to withhold funds under 53.083(a) of the Texas Property Code. The demand form also provides notice to the owner that all or part of the claim has accrued under Texas Code 53.053 or is past due under the agreement between the parties.
The claimant must also send a copy of the demand to the original contractor. If the original contractor intends to dispute the claim, he must give the owner written notice no later than the 30th day after the day he receives the copy of the demand. Failure to respond in a timely fashion implies approval of the demand and the owner must then pay the claim.
The Demand for Payment identifies the parties, the project, and relevant dates, services/materials, and fees. It is a required step in securing an eventual mechanic's lien on the owner's property if the claim remains unpaid after demand is sent.
The form does not require a notary seal or other verification, nor is it filed in the local land records. Instead, deliver the demand for payment via certified or registered mail, with a return receipt requested.
Each case is unique, and the mechanic's lien law in Texas can be complicated. Contact an attorney for complex situations, with specific questions about sending a demand for payment, or any other issue related to mechanic's liens.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Harris County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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