Payne County Clerk Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Payne County, Oklahoma

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

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

Download Payne County Clerk Forms:

• Oklahoma Sub Lien Residential Form
• Oklahoma Sub Lien Non-Residential Form
• Oklahoma Mechanics Lien Form
• Oklahoma Pre-Lien Notice Form
• Oklahoma Homeowner Notice Form
• Oklahoma Mechanics Lien Release Form

Lien FAQs for Payne County

What types of documents can I file at the Payne County Clerk?

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

Which office records mechanics liens in Payne County, Oklahoma?

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What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Payne County, Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 4 months 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 Payne County Clerk fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Payne County, Oklahoma:
Recording mechanics and Material men’s lien: $20.00 Recording each additional page to lien: $2.00

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

Visit the Payne County Clerk fees page for the latest information.

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

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Payne County Clerk, you will need to record a lien release.

How do I get copies of documents from the Payne County Clerk?

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