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California Free Lien, Notice, Payment Forms

Preliminary Notice

California 20-Day Preliminary Notice FormGeneric Preliminary Notice FormProject Awareness Letter Form

Lien Waivers

California Conditional Lien Waiver and Release On Final Payment FormCalifornia Unconditional Waiver and Release on Final Payment formCalifornia Conditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment formCalifornia Unconditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment form

Mechanics Lien

California Mechanics Lien Form (Claim of Lien)California Notice of Credit Form

Notice of Intent

California Notice of Intent to Lien FormAviso de Intención de Gravamen (NOI) – Formulario Gratis

Stop Notice

California Stop Work Notice FormCalifornia Public Stop Notice and Bond Claim FormCalifornia Release of Stop Notice FormCalifornia Stop Notice Form

Pay Application

Payment Application Form

Schedule of Values

Schedule of Values Template

Notice of Completion

California Notice of Completion FormNotice of Completion (General) Form

Foreclosure

Notice of Intent to Foreclose FormNotice of Intent to File Miller Act Suit FormNotice of Intent to File Action on Bond Form

Prompt Payment

Notice of Intent to Make Prompt Payment Claim Form

Bond Claim

Notice of Intent to Make Bond Claim Form

Request for Information

Request for Licensing Information FormRequest for Reasons Payment Was Withheld FormRequest for Affidavit of Payment (General) FormRequest for Payment Bond Information (Generic, Non-Statutory) FormRequest for List of Subcontractors & Suppliers FormRequest for Project Information FormRequest for Proof of Funding Letter [Free Template]

Retainage

Notice of Intent to Make Retainage Claim Form

Miller Act

Release of Miller Act Claim FormPreliminary Notice on Miller Act Project FormWaiver of Miller Act Claim FormRequest for Copy of Miller Act Bond FormMiller Act Claim Form

Contract

California Home Improvement Contract DownloadMaterial Supply Agreement TemplateSubcontractor Agreement TemplateDrywall Contract TemplateRoofer Contract TemplateConstruction Contract TemplateEquipment Rental Agreement TemplateTime and Material Contract Template

Change Order

Change Order Form

County Recorder Forms

Los Angeles County Recorder Cover Sheet

Demand letters

Prompt Payment Demand Letter TemplateDemand Letter Template – Final Notice Before IRS Reporting

Lien Release

California Mechanics Lien Release FormCalifornia Partial Discharge of Mechanics Lien Form

Other

California Notice of Non-Responsibility FormConstruction Draw Schedule TemplateNotice to Proceed TemplateConstruction Proposal TemplateWork Order TemplateProject Information SheetNotice That Bond Claim Will Be Challenged FormNotice to Insurer FormDemand for Payment FormNotice of Intent to Suspend Work (General) FormNotice of Incomplete Payment FormNotice of Potential Breach FormNotice of Nonpayment FormNotice of Withholding Payment FormNotice of Intent to Challenge Lien FormAffidavit of Payment (General) FormRiverside County Recorder Cover SheetCOVID-19 Notice of Project Impact & Delays – Template

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150 day rule for VA

If I receive a project today release material tomorrow they receive it within 5 business days but I'm not aware of this project until the day we receive the order. Will this 150 day rule for VA apply to us?

I filed the Mechanics Lien close to the 60 days

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What You Need To Know About Construction Payment in California

This page helps you find the free California construction forms you need and answers to all of your questions about construction payment in California. Learn how documents such as pay applications, notices, contracts, lien waivers, mechanics liens, and more fit into California’s construction payment process and download your free lien, notice, or waiver forms. Select a document to learn more about how it applies to construction projects in California, see your specific requirements, and download a free PDF to get started.

It’s essential to exchange these documents when payments are flowing smoothly and when payment problems arise. These resources will help you navigate the payment process, increase visibility and communication, and avoid payment issues. But, if the need arises, they can also help you resolve payment problems and get paid what you earn.

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