Henrico County General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form (Virginia)

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General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form

Henrico County General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form

Fill in the blank General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien form formatted to comply with all Virginia recording and content requirements.
Included Henrico County compliant document last validated/updated 8/8/2024

Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Guide

Henrico County Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Henrico County compliant document last validated/updated 7/8/2024

Completed Example of the Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Document

Henrico County Completed Example of the Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Henrico County compliant document last validated/updated 9/20/2024

When using these General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Henrico County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Courthouse - 4301 East Parham Rd, Rm 240 / PO Box 90775, Henrico, Virginia 23228 / 23273-0775

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (804) 501-4202

Local jurisdictions located in Henrico County include:

  • Glen Allen
  • Henrico
  • Richmond
  • Sandston

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Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

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Immediately after you submit payment, the Henrico 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 Henrico County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Henrico County?

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Can the General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics 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 Henrico County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Henrico County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Virginia or Henrico 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.

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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?

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Virginia Mechanic's Lien by a General Contractor

In Virginia, a lien claimant may make a claim for a mechanic's lien by completing and recording a "Memorandum for Mechanic's Lien" document. There are separate versions of the Memorandum depending on whether the claimant is a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor.

In general, a mechanic's lien claim becomes available when a property owner or other person in the chain has not paid the contractor or others owed payment. The lien works as a security device by placing an encumbrance on the property, which in turn prompts the property's owner to pay in order to remove the lien. Liens can also be sought against payment funds, for example, by preventing a contractor from being paid by the owner until the subcontractors are paid.

A general contractor must file a memorandum of lien at any time after the work is commenced or material furnished, but not later than 90 days from the last day of the month in which he last performs labor or furnishes material, and no later than 90 days from the time the project is completed or the work ends. Va. Code 43-4. The memorandum is then filed in the clerk's office in the county or city in which the building, structure or railroad, or any part thereof is located. Id.

The memorandum must show: (1) the name of the owner of the property, (2) the claimant of the lien, (3) the amount and consideration of the claim, (4) the time or times when the claim is or will be due and payable, (5) a verification by the oath of the claimant, or his agent, including a statement declaring his intention to claim the benefit of the lien, and (6) a brief description of the property. Id. In addition, it contains the claimant's license or certificate number issued by the Board for Contractors, if any, and the date such license or certificate was issued as well as the date such license or certificate expires. Id.

A general contractor lien claimant must include a certification of mailing of a copy of the memorandum of lien to the property owner at the owner's last known address, when recording the memorandum of lien. Id. The verification must be completed and signed while in the presence of a licensed notary.

In conclusion, a mechanic's lien is a powerful tool when used properly. By keeping track of key dates and parties in each construction job, contractors can protect their rights.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please contact an attorney with any questions about filing a Memorandum for a Mechanic's Lien in Virginia.

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