Missouri Mechanics Lien Form
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The construction or mechanics lien, known in Missouri as a Claim of Lien or Mechanics Lien Statement, and is filed on private construction jobs. Construction liens are available to parties who have performed labor or provided materials to a jobsite, and have not been paid.
Fill out the form on the right to download your Missouri Mechanics Lien Form. Use this form to file a lien in Missouri.
Rules and regulations for sending a Missouri Mechanics Lien
In Missouri, mechanic liens must be filed within 6 months from the last furnishing of labor and/or materials to a project. This deadline marks the end of that 6 month period on your project.
After completing the Missouri Mechanics Lien Form, you must deliver it to the appropriate parties required by statute. Notices are typically served on the property owner and, for sub-tier parties, the general contractor. However, depending on the type of notice, it can be helpful to send notices to anyone else who is in charge of your payment, like a lender or surety company on the project.
Others are asking about Missouri Mechanics Lien
How do I get paid for the work?
If your customer refuses to pay then hire an attorney, first to send a demand letter, and if that doesn't work to file a mechanic's lien (if you can satisfy the requirements) or to file a lawsuit for breach of contract. Hopefully, your contract has an attorney's fee provision so that you can get reasonable attorney's fees included in a judgment.
Can I take to small claims court
Yes, you may file suit in small claims court in Missouri for up to $5000, excluding interest and court costs. Your local circuit court will have the forms. Small claims court is relatively informal. A problem with a trial in small claims, however, is that either side may file a request for a trial de novo (a do-over). During the trial de novo, the rules of civil procedure apply. In addition, any party that is a business must be represented by counsel in the trial de novo. Another problem with a small claims judgment is that it cannot be made a lien on real estate, unlike judgments from cases initially filed in the associate circuit division.
Assuming you prevail in court, you will need to collect the judgment, such as through garnishments. It is not the court's job to collect your judgment.
I am sorry that you did not get paid for your work and hope this answer provides guidance.
My GC is treating to file a lien because he hasn’t been paid for work that is not complete.
Whether you owe depends upon the term of your contract. If you are concerned about a potential mechanic's lien, have an attorney write a letter to the contract warning that if he files a mechanics lien you may sue for slander of title.
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Missouri County Recorders
Looking to file/record a mechanics lien in Missouri? You'll need to get your Missouri mechanics lien filed and recorded with the county recorder in the county where the construction project is located. Here is a listing of all county recorders in Missouri. Click on any county to find more information about how to get your lien recorded in that county.
Adair
106 W. Washington St. 3rd Floor
Kirksville, Missouri, 63501
phone: 660-665-2552
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Andrew
411 Court Street
Savannah, Missouri, 64485
phone: 816-324-4221
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Boone
705 East Walnut St
Columbia, Missouri, 65201
phone: (573) 886-4000
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Camden
1 Court Circle, Suite 13
Camdenton, Missouri, 65020
phone: (573) 346-2243
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Cape Girardeau
44 N Lorimier St
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701
phone: (573) 335-8253
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Cass
2501 W. Mechanic Street, 1st Floor
Harrisonville, Missouri, 64701
phone: 816-380-8233
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Chariton
306 S Cherry St
Keytesville, Missouri, 65261
phone: N/A
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Clay
11 South Water Street
Liberty, Missouri, 64068
phone: 816-407-3850
fax:
Cole
301 E High Street Rm 305
Jefferson City, Missouri, 65101
phone: 573-634-9150
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Greene
1010 N Boonville Ave
Springfield, Missouri, 65802
phone: (417) 868-4074
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Jackson
308 W Kansas Ave
Independence, Missouri, 64050
phone: 8168811710
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Jasper
601 S. Pearl Avenue
Joplin, Missouri, 64801
phone: (417) 358-0441
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Jefferson
300 Main St
Hillsboro, Missouri, 63050
phone: 636-797-5060
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Macon
101 E Washington St # 1
Macon, Missouri, 63552
phone: (660) 385-4631
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Pettis
415 South Ohio Ave Suite 106
Sedalia, Missouri, 65301
phone: 660-826-5000 ext 922
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Platte
415 3rd Street, Suite 5
Platte City, Missouri, 64079
phone: (816) 858-3326
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Ralls
Saint Charles
300 north Street ste 216
st charles, Missouri, 63301
phone: 636-949-7900 extension 7741
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Saint Francois
1 W Liberty St, Suite 100
Farmington, Missouri, 63640
phone: 573-756-3623
fax:
Saint Louis City
10 N. Tucker Blvd.
City of St. Louis, Missouri, 63101
phone: 314-622-4903
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Saline
19 E Arrow
Marshall, Missouri, 65340
phone: (660) 886-2300
fax:
St Louis
41 South Central Avenue
Clayton, Missouri, 63105
phone: (314) 615-7100
fax: 3146152671
Stoddard
403 South Prairie
Bloomfield, Missouri, 63825
phone: (573) 568-4640
fax:
Taney
Vernon
100 W. Cherry, Suite 15
Nevada, Missouri, 64772
phone: 4174482525
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