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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 Final Conditional Lien Waiver FormCalifornia Final Unconditional Lien Waiver FormCalifornia Partial Conditional Lien Waiver FormCalifornia Partial Unconditional Lien Waiver Form

Mechanics Lien

California Claim Of Lien FormCalifornia Notice of Credit Form

Notice of Intent

California Notice of Intent to Lien Form

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 Project Information FormRequest for List of Subcontractors & Suppliers FormRequest for Licensing Information FormRequest for Payment Bond Information (Generic, Non-Statutory) FormRequest for Affidavit of Payment (General) FormRequest for Reasons Payment Was Withheld Form

Retainage

Notice of Intent to Make Retainage Claim Form

Miller Act

Waiver of Miller Act Claim FormRelease of Miller Act Claim FormPreliminary Notice on Miller Act Project FormRequest for Copy of Miller Act Bond FormMiller Act Claim Form

Contract

California Home Improvement Contract FormRoofer Contract TemplateDrywall Contract TemplateConstruction Contract TemplateSubcontractor Agreement TemplateMaterial Supply Agreement TemplateEquipment Rental Agreement TemplateTime and Material Contract Template

County Recorder Forms

Los Angeles County Recorder Cover Sheet

Lien Release

California Mechanics Lien Release FormCalifornia Partial Discharge of Mechanics Lien Form

Punch List

Punchlist Template

Other

California Notice of Non-Responsibility FormNotice of Intent to Challenge Lien FormNotice of Withholding Payment FormNotice of Nonpayment FormNotice of Potential Breach FormNotice of Incomplete Payment FormNotice of Intent to Suspend Work (General) FormDemand for Payment FormAffidavit of Payment (General) FormNotice to Insurer FormNotice That Bond Claim Will Be Challenged FormProject Information SheetWork Order TemplateConstruction Proposal TemplateNotice to Proceed TemplateChange Order FormConstruction Draw Schedule TemplateRiverside County Recorder Cover Sheet

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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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