Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Madison County

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

You can file your mechanic liens in person at the Madison County Clerk’s Office located at:

138 N Court Street
Building 4
Wampsville, NY 13163

Phone: 315-366-2261
E-mail: michael.keville@madisoncounty.ny.gov

Hours
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

You can also e-Record land records in Madison County through any one of these facilitators:

CSC
https://www.cscglobal.com/service/cls/real-estate-recording-services/
Phone: 866-652-0111

ePN

Solutions for Submitters


Phone: 888-325-3365

Indecomm
https://dmg.indecomm.net/Solutions/eRecording
Phone: 877-272-5250

Simplifile
https://simplifile.com/services/e-recording/
Phone: 800-460-5657

You will need to establish an account with each facilitator you wish to use (only one required). Instructions are available at each facilitator’s website or call the facilitator directly at the phone number listed above.

What is Madison County's Recording Backlog?

The Madison County Clerk’s Office does not publicly disclose information on recording backlog.

Should I file my mechanics lien in Madison County?

If your construction project is located in Madison County, then yes, you should file your lien here.

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

How can I make payment to the Madison County Recorder's Office?

The Madison County Clerk’s Office accept checks, money orders, credit/debit cards (additional transaction fees applicable).

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

The Madison County Clerk’s recording fees are as follows:

Recording Fees

Deeds, Mortgages: $50.00 for the first page – this fee includes the cover sheet charge, $5.00 for each additional page and $0.50 per notation

Lien Fees

Federal Tax Lien filing or termination: $40.00
Mechanics/Consensual Lien filing/amendment: $15.00
Affidavit of Service: $5.00
Satisfy/cancel: No Fee

Copy Fees

Copies: $0.65 per page
To certify: $5.00 per document
To prepare and certify per page:
Minimum: $5.00
Plus per page: $0.65
Exemplified plus certified: $15.00

How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from the Madison County Recorder's Office?

You can obtain a recorded copy of your lien in person at the Madison County Clerk’s Office located at:

138 N Court Street
Building 4
Wampsville, NY 13163

Phone: 315-366-2261
E-mail: michael.keville@madisoncounty.ny.gov

Hours
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

You can use the public search computers to retrieve and print your document. The cost is just $0.65 per page.

You can also send a copy request by email. The cost for this service is $5.00 per document.

You can search for the Madison County Clerk’s land records since 1966 online at: https://www.searchiqs.com/NYMAD/Login.aspx