Chautauqua County Recorder Mechanics Lien Filing
Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Chautauqua County
Where is the Chautauqua County Recorder's Office that files mechanic liens?
You can file your mechanic liens in person at the Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office located at:
1 N. Erie St.
P.O. Box 170
Mayville, NY 14757
Phone: 716-753-4331
Fax: 716-753-4293
Land Recording – 716-753-4165
Copies – 716-753-4696/4982
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Chautauqua County clerk’s office also offers eRecording of land records on a consensual basis. The process allows secure and efficient recording of real estate documents.
Currently, eRecorded documents are accepted from the following vendors:
Corporation Service Company
(866) 652-0111
https://www.erecording.com/
eRecording Partners Network
(888) 325-3365
Simplifile
(800) 460-5657
https://simplifile.com/
What is Chautauqua County's Recording Backlog?
The Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog.
Should I file my mechanics lien in Chautauqua County?
If your construction project is located in Chautauqua County, then yes, you should file your lien here.
What are the margin & page size requirements to file a lien in Chautauqua County?
What are the filing fees to record a mechanics lien in Chautauqua County?
The Chautauqua County Clerk’s recording fees are as follows:
Recording Fees
Base Fee: $40
Cover page is considered an additional page: $5
Per page Fee: $5
The County Clerk’s office will generate a cover page for each recorded document.
Lien Fees
Notice of Lien: $15.00
Mechanic’s Lien: $15.00
Filing of Affidavit of Service of Mechanic’s Lien: $5.00
Copy Fees
Copies: All copies of recorded documents are $1.00 per page.
Certified Copies: $4.00 minimum plus $1.00 per page over 4 pages,
up to maximum of $40.00 per document
How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from the Chautauqua County Recorder's Office?
You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person, by mail or online.
In Person
You can visit the Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office located at:
1 N. Erie St.
P.O. Box 170
Mayville, NY 14757
Phone: 716-753-4331
Fax: 716-753-4293
Copies – 716-753-4696/4982
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Copy fees are as follows:
Copies: All copies of recorded documents are $1.00 per page.
Certified Copies: $4.00 minimum plus $1.00 per page over 4 pages,
up to maximum of $40.00 per document
Copies of documents may be requested by mail. All requests must include the document Liber and page or Instrument number, the appropriate fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Requests that do not have a
self-addressed stamped envelope will not be processed. Contact the County Clerk’s office for the information needed to complete your request at 716-753-4331.
Online
The Chautauqua County Clerk’s office is now offering online access to documents. Subscriptions and one-time user options are available. Please log on to SearchIQS for complete information regarding fees and a list of records available online.
You can access SearchIQS here: http://www.searchiqs.com/
How can I get the property's legal description from the Chautauqua County Recorder's Office or Assessor's Office?
You can get the property’s legal description from the Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office in person.
You can search for Chautauqua County Clerk’s records online at:
http://www.searchiqs.com/
You can also search for property legal descriptions online with the
Chautauqua County Real Property Services:
http://app.co.chautauqua.ny.us/cctaxonline/#search
