Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Wayne County

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

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

9 Pearl St.
Lyons, NY 14489

Phone: 315-946-7470
Fax: 315-946-5978
E-mail: mjankowski@co.wayne.ny.us

Office Hours
Hours: 9:00 – 5PM Monday – Friday

Recordings closes at 4:30PM

What is Wayne County's Recording Backlog?

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

Should I file my mechanics lien in Wayne County?

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

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

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

The Wayne County Clerk’s Office recording fees are as follows:

Recording Fees:

Deeds-Recording Fees CPLR 8021(a.4): $40.00
Plus $5.00 per page including cover page which is office generated
Plus $0.50 per cross-reference

Lien Fees

Mechanics Lien-CPLR 8021(b.4): $15.00
File Affidavit of service of Mechanics Lien: $5.00
Notice or Order Continuing/Amending/Canceling: No Fee
Notice of Lending-CPLR 8021(b.4): $15.00
Mechanics Lien Disc. by Deposit to Court-CPLR 8021(b.4): $3.00

Copy Fees

To make copies only CPLR 8019(f.1)-(Minimum $1.30) per page: $0.65
To certify prepared copy CPLR 8019(f.2)-(Min $5.20)per page: $0.65
To prepare copies of UCC’s & Federal Tax Liens per document: $5.00
To prepare & certify CPLR 8019(f.3)-(Min $5.00) per page: $1.25
Certified copies of UCC or Federal Tax Liens per document: $10.00

(The above fees are a maximum of $40.00 per record-CPLR 8019(f)

Exemplified (Exclusive of Certification) CPLR 8020(f.2): $10.00
Facsimile Copies – Phone # (315) 946-5978
– Local Call: $1.50 1st Page, $1.00 Each Additional Page
– Long Distance in Wayne County: $2.00 1st Page, $1.00 Add
– Out of Wayne County: $3.00 1st Page, $1.00 Additional Pages

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

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

9 Pearl St.
Lyons, NY 14489

Phone: 315-946-7470
Fax: 315-946-5978
E-mail: mjankowski@co.wayne.ny.us

Office Hours
Hours: 9:00 – 5PM Monday – Friday

Copy fees are as follows:

To make copies only CPLR 8019(f.1)-(Minimum $1.30) per page: $0.65
To certify prepared copy CPLR 8019(f.2)-(Min $5.20)per page: $0.65
To prepare copies of UCC’s & Federal Tax Liens per document: $5.00
To prepare & certify CPLR 8019(f.3)-(Min $5.00) per page: $1.25
Certified copies of UCC or Federal Tax Liens per document: $10.00

(The above fees are a maximum of $40.00 per record-CPLR 8019(f)

Exemplified (Exclusive of Certification) CPLR 8020(f.2): $10.00
Facsimile Copies – Phone # (315) 946-5978
– Local Call: $1.50 1st Page, $1.00 Each Additional Page
– Long Distance in Wayne County: $2.00 1st Page, $1.00 Add
– Out of Wayne County: $3.00 1st Page, $1.00 Additional Pages

You can also search for Wayne County Clerk’s records online at:
https://wcnycc.co.wayne.ny.us/recorder/eagleweb/docSearch.jsp