Williams County Recorder Mechanics Lien Filing

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Williams County
Recorder Contact

Main Address:

Williams County Administration Building, 1st Floor 206 E Broadway
Williston, North Dakota, 58801
Phone: (701) 577-4540
Fax: (701) 577-4535

County Recorder Website

Does Williams County Have Electronic Recording

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Guide to filing construction documents in Williams County, North Dakota

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Williams County should get familiar with the Williams 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 Williams County Recorder, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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

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Lien FAQs for Williams County

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

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

Which office records mechanics liens in Williams County, North Dakota?

Filing in person

You can file your Recorder in person at the County Recorder's Office, located at:
Williams County Administration Building, 1st Floor 206 E Broadway
Williston, North Dakota, ND, 58801

Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

If you need more information, you can call them at (701) 577-4540.

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Who can file a lien in Williams County?

If you provided labor or materials on a construction project located in Williams County, North Dakota, then your mechanics lien should be filed here. However, every state has specific rules about who has the right to file a lien, including notice requirements and specific deadlines. To make sure you are allowed to file a lien, visit the North Dakota Mechanics Lien Guide & FAQ page.

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Williams County, North Dakota?

In North Dakota, 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 furnishing labor or materials. Subcontractors and suppliers have 90 days to file after last furnishing labor or materials.

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

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Williams County, North Dakota:
$20 for the first 6 pages $65.00 for 7-25 pages $3.00 per page for each page over 25

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

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

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

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Williams County Recorder, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$20.

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

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