Kerr County Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor Form (Texas)
All Kerr County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor Form
Fill in the blank Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor form formatted to comply with all Texas recording and content requirements.
Included Kerr County compliant document last validated/updated 12/12/2024
Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Kerr County compliant document last validated/updated 12/16/2024
Completed Example of the Notice to Original Contractor Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Kerr County compliant document last validated/updated 12/10/2024
The following Texas and Kerr County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Kerr County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Kerr County Clerk
700 Main Street, Suite 122, Kerrville, Texas 78028
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Phone: (830) 792-2255
Local jurisdictions located in Kerr County include:
- Center Point
- Hunt
- Ingram
- Kerrville
- Mountain Home
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 Kerr 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 Kerr County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Kerr County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Kerr County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor 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 Kerr County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Kerr County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Kerr 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 Kerr County Preliminary Notice to Original Contractor 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.
Texas Second Month Notice
According to Texas lien law, all claimants other than the original contractor must provide preliminary notice to establish a claim for a valid mechanic's lien. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.056. Use the preliminary notice form under 53.056(b) when lien claim arises from a debt incurred by a subcontractor.
A mechanic's lien is an encumbrance on an owner's title, used to guarantee payment to builders, contractors, and construction businesses which build or repair structures, by using the property where the work was completed as a form of collateral. Suppliers of materials and subcontractors may also claim a mechanic's lien. The lien ensures that the workmen are paid before anyone else if the property subject to the lien is eventually foreclosed upon.
The law states that before filing and recording a mechanic's lien, the claimant must give written notice of the unpaid balance to the original contractor. Texas requires prelien notice to be served on the owner and other interested parties. Prelien notices serve two purposes: to protect the interests of subcontractors and suppliers, and to give property owners a defense against having to pay twice for parts of the same project.
Deliver the notice to the original contractor no later than the 15th day of the second month following each month in which all or part of the claimant's labor was performed or material delivered. Id. This is also known as a "Second Month Notice." It identifies the parties, dates, materials/services, and amount due. For reference, include an invoice or statement to clarify billing details.
Send it by registered or certified mail, addressed to the original contractor at his or her last known business or residence address. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.056(e).
Remember that each case is unique and the mechanic's lien law in Texas can be complicated and unforgiving of mistakes. Therefore, contact an attorney for complex situations or with specific questions about the preliminary notice to the original contractor or about any other issues related to liens.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Kerr 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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