Austin County Request for Information from Original Contractor Form (Texas)

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

Request for Information from Original Contractor Form

Austin County Request for Information from Original Contractor Form

Fill in the blank Request for Information from Original Contractor form formatted to comply with all Texas recording and content requirements.
Included Austin County compliant document last validated/updated 12/16/2024

Request for Information from Original Contractor Guide

Austin County Request for Information from Original Contractor Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Austin County compliant document last validated/updated 12/4/2024

Completed Example of the Request for Infomation from Original Contractor Document

Austin County Completed Example of the Request for Infomation from Original Contractor Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Austin County compliant document last validated/updated 10/14/2024

When using these Request for Information from Original Contractor forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Austin County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Austin County Clerk

1 East Main, Bellville, Texas 77418

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday / closed for lunch

Phone: (979) 865-5911

Local jurisdictions located in Austin County include:

  • Bellville
  • Bleiblerville
  • Cat Spring
  • Industry
  • Kenney
  • New Ulm
  • San Felipe
  • Sealy
  • Wallis

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

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

Can the Request for Information from 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 Austin County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Austin County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Texas or Austin 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 Austin County Request for Information from 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.

The Request for Information from Original Contractor is a form letter used to obtain information from the contractor regarding the identity of persons furnished with labor or materials, whether a payment bond has been posted, and project dates.

Under TEX. PROP. CODE 53.159(b), upon a written request, an original contractor who furnished work under the original contract shall furnish to the person the following information within a reasonable time, but not later than the 10th day after the date the request is received:
(1) The name and last known address of the person to whom the original contractor furnished labor or materials for the construction project;
(2) Whether the original contractor has furnished or has been furnished a payment bond for any of the work on the construction project and if so, the name and last known address of the surety and a copy of the bond; and
(3) The date on which the original contract for the project was executed.

Serve the form to the original contractor through certified U.S. Mail with return receipt requested. It does not need to be verified or notarized. Note that if the requester is not in direct contractual relationship with the contractor on the project, that person may require payment of the actual costs in producing the information which cannot exceed $25.00. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.159(e). Therefore, some individuals choose to enclose a check with the request form, up to $25.00.

If the original contractor fails to furnish the required information, he or she may be liable for reasonable and necessary costs incurred in procuring the requested information. TEX. PROP. CODE 53.159(f).

Each case is unique, and the Texas lien law is complex. Contact an attorney for complex situations, with specific questions about requesting information about a construction project, or any other issues related to mechanic's liens.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Austin 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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