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

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General Contractor Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Form

Richmond 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 Richmond County compliant document last validated/updated 8/8/2024

Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Guide

Richmond County Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Richmond County compliant document last validated/updated 11/11/2024

Completed Example of the Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Document

Richmond County Completed Example of the Memorandum for Mechanics Lien Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Richmond 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 Richmond County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Richmond County Circuit Court Clerk

101 Court Circle / PO Box 1000, Warsaw, Virginia 22572-0956

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

Phone: (804) 333-3781

Local jurisdictions located in Richmond County include:

  • Farnham
  • Haynesville
  • Sharps
  • Village
  • Warsaw

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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 Richmond County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Richmond County.

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