Clark County Recorder Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Clark County, Nevada

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Clark County should get familiar with the Clark County Recorder. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Clark County Recorder, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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The mechanics lien rules in Nevada can be complex. Before recording a lien in Clark County, read Filing a Lien in Nevada: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Clark County Recorder Forms:

• Nevada Mechanics Lien Form
• Nevada Notice of Completion Form
• Nevada GC’s Notice to Owner/Subcontractors Form
• Nevada Notice of Right to Lien Form
• Nevada Mechanics Lien Release Form

Lien FAQs for Clark County

What types of documents can I file at the Clark County Recorder?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Clark County, Nevada?

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What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Clark County, Nevada?

In Nevada, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 90 days to file a lien after the last providing labor or materials, or completion of work (whichever is later). Subcontractors and suppliers have 90 days to file after last providing labor or materials, or completion of work (whichever is later).

What are the Clark County Recorder fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Clark County, Nevada:
$42 flat fee for recording a mechanics lien

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Clark County Recorder to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Clark County Recorder fees page for the latest information.

What forms of payment are accepted at the Clark County Recorder?

Clark County Recorder accepts the following forms of payment:

Personal checks are not accepted.

• Credit or Debit Cards (in person or through website ONLY). Processing fee applies.
• Cash (do not mail cash payment)
• Money Order
• Cashier's Check
• Company Checks (Foreign issued money orders or checks not accepted)

If paying by check, make it payable to Clark County Recorder.

How do I release a lien in Clark County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Clark County Recorder, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$42.

How do I get copies of documents from the Clark County Recorder?

In Clark County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Clark County Recorder.