Sauk County Contractor Claim of Lien Form (Wisconsin)
All Sauk County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Contractor Claim of Lien Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Sauk County compliant document last validated/updated 10/7/2024
Contractor Claim of Lien Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Sauk County compliant document last validated/updated 10/16/2024
Completed Example of the Contractor Claim of Lien Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Sauk County compliant document last validated/updated 9/17/2024
The following Wisconsin and Sauk County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Contractor Claim of Lien forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Sauk County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Sauk County Register of Deeds
West Square Bldg - 505 Broadway, Rm 122, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F / Recording until 4:00pm
Phone: (608) 355-3288
Local jurisdictions located in Sauk County include:
- Baraboo
- Hillpoint
- La Valle
- Lake Delton
- Lime Ridge
- Loganville
- Merrimac
- North Freedom
- Plain
- Prairie Du Sac
- Reedsburg
- Rock Springs
- Sauk City
- Spring Green
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 Sauk 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 Sauk County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Sauk County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Sauk County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Contractor Claim of 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 Sauk County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Sauk County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Wisconsin or Sauk 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 Sauk County Contractor Claim of Lien 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.
Prime Contractor Lien Claims in Wisconsin
Mechanic's Liens place a block or burden on a property owner's title when a claimant (such as a contractor, materials supplier, or other laborer such as a subcontractor) has not been paid for labor, materials, or equipment provided. In Wisconsin, mechanic's liens are governed under Chapter 779 of the state legislative code.
To claim a lien in Wisconsin, the claimant must file a claim of lien with the office of the clerk of courts in the county where the property is located. WIS. STAT. 779.06(1). The claim must be filed within six (6) months from the last date the lien claimant performed, furnished, or procured labor, services, materials, plans, or specifications. Id
The lien claimant must also serve a copy of the claim for lien on the owner of the property on which the lien is placed within thirty (30) days after filing the claim. Id.
No lien claim may be filed unless, at least 30 days before timely filing of the lien claim, the lien claimant has served the owner with a written notice of intent to file a lien claim. WIS. STAT. 779.06(2). The notice is required to be given whether or not the claimant has been required to and has given any previous notice. Id. It also briefly describes the nature of the claim, its amount, and the land and improvement to which it relates. Id
The claim for lien must have any preliminary notice attached, and shall contain a statement of the contract or demand upon which it is founded, the name of the person against whom the demand is claimed, the name of the claimant and any assignee, the last date of performing, furnishing, or procuring any labor, services, materials, plans, or specifications, a legal description of the property against which the lien is claimed, a statement of the amount claimed and all other material facts in relation thereto. WIS. STAT. 779.06(3). The claim of lien shall be signed by the claimant or attorney and does not need to be verified. Id.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from a legal professional. Please contact a Wisconsin attorney with any questions about filing a claim for a mechanic's lien.
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