Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Steuben County

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

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

3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810

Phone: (607) 664-2563
Fax: (607) 664-2157

Hours of Operation
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri

You can also mail your lien documents to the address above.

What is Steuben County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Steuben County?

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

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

The Steuben County Clerk’s recording requirements are as follows:

1. You must present a recordable document (if needed, forms may be obtained from a legal stationery store). Complete the form and have it acknowledged before a NotaryPublic. If you have questions, you should contact an attorney. The Clerk’s Office does not supply deed, mortgage or satisfaction forms.

2. The Acknowledgment must be completed including venue and the Notary must be valid and all signatures and information must be legible.

3. Completely fill out the necessary accompanying (i.e. TP
-584 and RP5217) forms or documents will be rejected.

4. Complete the Names and Addresses of all parties of the 1stpart and parties of the 2nd part. Signature and Acknowledgment must match the name in the document.

5. Recording information required to record documents (as stated in documents) must be included.

6. Please use black ink. Documents must be legible and suitable for microfilming.

7. Recording fees may be paid by a personal check which must include name, address and phone number.

8. All checks must be made payable to the Steuben County Clerk.
9. When requesting a Certified Copy simultaneously with the recording of a document, a copy of the document and a self-addressed envelope is requested.

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

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

Recording fees may be paid by a personal check which must include name, address and phone number. All checks must be made payable to the Steuben County Clerk.

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

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

Recording Fees

Deeds, Mortgages

Record (includes cover page): $45.00
(includes cover page generated by the Clerk’s Office)
Per Page: $5.00
Plus $3.50 for each add’l assignment of lease after first.

Lien Fees

Mechanic’s Lien Includes: Notice of Public Service Liens
Public Improvement Liens

Filing: $15.00
Discharge by Payment to Court: $3.00
Affidavit of Service: $5.00
Order to Continue: No Fee
Satisfaction or Cancel: No Fee

Notice of Lending, Filing: $15.00
Public Improvement Lien, Filing: $15.00
Public Service – (Notice of), Filing: $15.00
Public Welfare Lien: No Fee

Copy Fees

Of Recorded or Filed Documents (per page): $0.65
Min. fee $1.30
To Prepare & Certify all documents – min. fee: $5.00
Exemplified: $10.00

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

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

3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810

Phone: (607) 664-2563
Fax: (607) 664-2157

Hours of Operation
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri

Copy fees are as follows:

Of Recorded or Filed Documents (per page): $0.65
Min. fee $1.30
To Prepare & Certify all documents – min. fee: $5.00
Exemplified: $10.00