New York Mechanics Lien Form

Complete the form to download your New York mechanics lien form. Use this to easily file a lien with a New York county clerk office.

Contractors, suppliers, and others that work in the construction industry have the right to file a mechanics lien if they do not receive payment. Unpaid construction parties can use this form to file a New York mechanics lien.

Not sure where to start? Read the step-by-step guide to filing a mechanics lien in New York.

Information required on the NY mechanics lien form

The following is taken directly from the New York mechanics lien statute regarding what needs to be included in the lien claim. Make sure you have this information when filling out this notice of lien. Missing or incorrect information may result in an invalid lien.

The notice of lien shall state:

1. The name and residence of the lienor; and if the lienor is a partnership or a corporation, the business address of such firm, or corporation, the names of partners and principal place of business, and if a foreign corporation, its principal place of business within the state.
1-a. The name and address of the lienor’s attorney, if any.
2. The name of the owner of the real property against whose interest therein a lien is claimed, and the interest of the owner as far as known to the lienor.
3. The name of the person by whom the lienor was employed, or to whom he furnished or is to furnish materials; or, if the lienor is a contractor or subcontractor, the person with whom the contract was made.
4. The labor performed or materials furnished and the agreed price or value thereof, or materials actually manufactured for but not delivered to the real property and the agreed price or value thereof.
5. The amount unpaid to the lienor for such labor or materials.
6. The time when the first and last items of work were performed and materials were furnished.
7. The property subject to the lien, with a description thereof sufficient for identification; and if in a city or village, its location by street and number, if known. A failure to state the name of the true owner or contractor, or a misdescription of the true owner, shall not affect the validity of the lien. The notice must be verified by the lienor or his agent, to the effect that the statements therein contained are true to his knowledge except as to the matters therein stated to be alleged on information and belief, and that as to those matters he believes it to be true.

Once the mechanics lien form is complete, the state of New York requires that the lien is notarized in order to be valid.

The lien claim amount should be limited to the amount of unpaid labor, material, and equipment supplied to the project. Indirect or consequential damages are not allowed in New York. However, extra charges and change orders agreed to by the property owner may be included in the lien claim.

Pro tip: A copy of the lien must also be served on the property owner and anyone above the claimant in the contracting chain within 30 days of filing, and proof of delivery must be filed.