Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Mendocino County

Where is the Mendocino County Recorder's Office that files mechanic liens?

You can file your mechanic liens in person at the Mendocino County Clerk-Recorder’s office located at:

501 Low Gap Road Room 1020
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone:(707) 234-6822
Fax:(707) 463-6597

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mon. – Fri.

What is Mendocino County's Recording Backlog?

The Mendocino County Clerk-Recorder does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog but you can give them a call at any time at (707) 234-6822 to check how long it would take to record your mechanics lien.

Should my mechanics lien be filed in Mendocino County, or some other county?

If the project is located in Mendocino county, then yes, you will want to record your lien with the Mendocino County Recorder’s office.

What are Mendocino County's requirements for recording a mechanics lien?

Generally, to file a mechanics lien in Mendocino County you should 1) Meet all California Mechanics Lien requirements including having sent a 20-day California Preliminary Notice . 2) Meet all county document filing requirements, which include printing your lien on 8.5 x 11 inch paper using .5 inch margins, except at the top of the first page where you should use a 1 inch margin. 3) Pay all appropriate and required filing fees for the county to record your document which are $13 for the first page of the document and $3 for each additional page of your mechanics lien filing.

What are the margin & page size requirements to file a lien in Mendocino County?

The Margin and Paper Size requirements to file a lien in Mendocino county are:

All documents must comply with the 8 1/2″ x 11″ standard page size. A fee will be charged for each page that is other than 8 1/2″ x 11″.

The top margin of the first page should be 1 inch with all other margins of the first page at .5 inches. All other pages should have .5 margins on all sides.

How can I make payment to the Mendocino County Recorder?

You can make payment to the Mendocino County Recorder in person. The office accepts cash, check, money order, and most major credit cards.

What are the filing fees to record a mechanics lien in Mendocino County?

The Mendocino County Clerk-Recorder’s regular recording fee is $13.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page.

Additional Recording Fees

Non-conforming page: $3.00 for each page other than 81/2″ x 11″

Penalty print: $1.00 per page

Indexing fees: $1.00 for each additional reference indexed
$1.00 for each additional 10 names or fraction thereof

Release of lien by government agency: $17.00

Copy Fees

Official Copy: $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page

Certification of copy: $1.00 per document

How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from Mendocino County's Recorders Office?

You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person at the Mendocino County Clerk-Recorder’s office located at:

501 Low Gap Road Room 1020
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone:(707) 234-6822
Fax:(707) 463-6597

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mon. – Fri.

Copies of recorded documents are available for purchase for qualifying individuals.

Do I have the right to file a mechanics lien in Mendocino County, CA?

Determining whether you do or do not have a mechanics lien right can be tricky. Generally speaking, every state gives those who have furnished labor and/or materials to a construction project the right to file a mechanics lien if unpaid for the furnishing. The same is true in California. However, there are some state-specific limitations as to who is qualified to file a mechanics lien that is important when considering whether you have the right to file a mechanics lien in Mendocino County, California.

Great and detailed information about this is available on our California Mechanics Lien Resources Page.

What is the fee to file a CA Preliminary Notice in Mendocino County?

The fee to file a California Preliminary Notice in Mendocino County is $25.00.