Pennsylvania Subcontractor Mechanics Lien Form
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Fill out the form on the right to download your Pennsylvania Sub-Tier Mechanics Lien Form. This mechanics lien form is for subcontractors or other parties who did not contract directly with the owner of the property.
A mechanics lien is a powerful tool that contractors and suppliers can use in the event that they do not get paid for their work or materials. When unpaid on a construction project, qualified claimants can file a Pennsylvania mechanics lien against the property where labor and/or materials were furnished.
Not sure where to start? Read the step-by-step guide to filing a mechanics lien in Pennsylvania.
If you are a GC or otherwise contracted directly with the owner: use the Pennsylvania General Contractor Mechanics Lien Form.
This form meets the requirements set forth in Pennsylvania statute.
Rules and regulations for sending a Pennsylvania Mechanics Lien
Pennsylvania liens - called a "Claim of Lien" - must be filed within 6 months from when the claimant completes its work on the project. This deadline marks the end of the six month period from when you last furnished labor and/or materials to the project, and accordingly, the filing of your lien claim is due.
After completing the Pennsylvania Subcontractor Mechanics Lien Form, you must deliver it to the appropriate parties required by statute. Notices are typically served on the property owner and, for sub-tier parties, the general contractor. However, depending on the type of notice, it can be helpful to send notices to anyone else who is in charge of your payment, like a lender or surety company on the project.
Others are asking about Pennsylvania Mechanics Lien
Can I file a lien in Pennsylvania for rental equipment unpaid?
Yes, equipment lessors are protected under PA lien laws, and are specifically included under the definition of "subcontractor," "anyone who... suppliers or hauls materials, fixtures, machinery or equipment reasonably necessary for and actually used therein."
Two things to note regarding Pennsylvania mechanics liens.
- Depending on the project, a Notice of Furnishing may have been required to secure your right to lien; i.e projects worth over $1.5M and the owner filed a Notice of Commencement.
- The deadline to file a lien in PA is 6 months from the last date of furnsihing labor/materials to the project. However, before filing, a Notice of Intent to Lien must be served on the property owner at least 30 days prior.
For a full breakdown of the process, see: How to File a Pennsylvania Mechanics Lien | A Step-by-Step Guide
Can a contractor file a lien on my home.
A contractor's right to lien needs to be based on the percentage value of work that was installed based on established agreement. The contractor cannot invoice you for work that has not yet been performed. Part of the contractor's lien claim is the sworn representation that he has invoiced you and you have refused to pay him. Moreover, if the contractor does file a lien claim on your home, you will recieve notice of the claim and have the opporutnity to contest any lien claims which are overstated or otherwise improper.
Once I file Lien against a Breech of Contract for non payment.What steps are next
After filing a mechanics lien, it's important to notify the owner and other project participants about the lien claim. And, from there, it's typically a good start to negotiate payment for the release of the lien claim. If negotiations aren't being taken seriously, threatening to enforce the lien claim could be useful, too. Finally, once all other options are exhausted, but before the lien enforcement deadline (generally 2 years from filing), consulting an attorney to see about enforcing the lien claim is a good move.
For a more detailed breakdown of these steps: The 4 Steps to Take After Filing a Mechanics Lien. This article has useful information, too: Construction Payment: What Is a Notice of Intent to Foreclose? Additionally, this page has great information about PA's mechanics lien rules: Pennsylvania Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs.
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Pennsylvania County Recorders
Looking to file/record a mechanics lien in Pennsylvania? You'll need to get your Pennsylvania mechanics lien filed and recorded with the county recorder in the county where the construction project is located. Here is a listing of all county recorders in Pennsylvania. Click on any county to find more information about how to get your lien recorded in that county.
Adams
117 Baltimore Street ​ Room 104
Gettysburg, PA 17325 ​
Phone: 717-337-9806 ​
Fax: N/A
Allegheny
414 Grant Street, First Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2469
Phone: (412) 350-5729
Fax:
Armstrong
500 E. Market Street, Suite 103
Kittanning, PA 16201
Phone: 724-548-3252
Fax: N/A
Beaver
Beaver County Courthouse - 810 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009
Phone: 724-770-4570
Fax: 724-728-3360
Bedford
200 South Juliana Street, Bedford County Courthouse
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: 814-623-4807
Fax: N/A
Berks
Berks County Courthouse, 2nd Floor - 633 Court St
Reading, PA 19601
Phone: 610-478-6970 ext 4
Fax:
Blair
423 Allegheny St #144
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 693-3080
Fax: N/A
Bucks
Bucks County Courthouse, 100 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 215-348-6191
Fax: 215-348-6184
Butler
300 S Main St
Butler, PA 16001
Phone: (724) 284-5214
Fax: N/A
Cambria
200 S Center St
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Phone: (814) 472-1638
Fax: (814) 472-5632
Carbon
2 Broadway
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2481
Fax: (570) 325-8047
Centre
102 South Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: (814) 355-6796
Fax: N/A
Chester
201 W. Market Street Suite 1425
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-344-6300
Fax: N/A
Crawford
903 Diamond Park # 107
Meadville,, PA 16335-2682
Phone: (814) 333-7324
Fax: 814-337-5416
Cumberland
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 100
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: 717.240.6195
Fax: 717.240.6573
Dauphin
101 Market St, Room 101
harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 780-6520
Fax:
Delaware
Government Center, Rm 126. 201 W. Front Street
Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-891-4370
Fax:
Erie
Erie County Courthouse, Room 120
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 814) 451-6250
Fax: N/A
Fayette
61 E Main St # 1G
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: (724) 430-1272
Fax: 724-430-4555
Franklin
157 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 7172613861
Fax: (717) 264-6772
Fulton
Fulton County Courthouse
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Phone: 717-485-4212
Fax: N/A
Huntingdon
223 Penn Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Phone: (814) 643-1610
Fax:
Indiana
825 Philadelphia St,
Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: (724) 465-3855
Fax: (724) 465-3968
Jefferson
200 Main St #102
Brookville, PA 15825
Phone: (814) 849-1606 ext. 2
Fax: N/A
Juniata
Bridge and Main St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Phone: (717) 436-7715
Fax: 717-436-7734
Lackawanna
123 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 570 963 6723
Fax:
Lancaster
50 N. Duke St
Lancaster, PA 17608
Phone: 717-299-8282 x 5
Fax:
Lawrence
430 Court Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: 724-658-2541
Fax: N/A
Lebanon
400 South 8th Street, Room 104
Lebanon, PA 17042-6794
Phone: 717-228-4418
Fax: 717-228-4467
Lehigh
455 West Hamilton Street Room 122
Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: 6107823148
Fax: 610-871-2895
Luzerne
200 North River Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Phone: 570-825-1745
Fax: 570-825-1757
Mercer
105 Mercer County Courthouse
Mercer, PA 16137
Phone: (724) 662-7561
Fax: Fax: (724) 662-2021
Mifflin
20 N Wayne St
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-8146
Fax: 717-248-5275
Monroe
610 MONROE ST
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 517-3370
Fax: (570) 517-3582
Montgomery
400 Swede St
Norristown, PA 19404
Phone: 610-278-3360
Fax: N/A
Northampton
669 Washington St Attn: Civil Division
Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 559-3060
Fax: N/A
Northumberland
201 Market St # 7
Sunbury, PA 17801
Phone: (570) 988-4151
Fax: 570.988.4581
Philadelphia
1401 John F Kennedy Blvd , Room 284
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 686-6652
Fax:
Susquehanna
PO Box 218
Montrose, PA 18801
Phone: (570) 278-4600
Fax:
Washington
1 South Main Street Suite 1001
Washington, PA 15301
Phone: 724-228-6770
Fax: 1962647
Wayne
925 Court Street Second Floor Annex
Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 570-253-5970, ext. 4030
Fax: 570-253-0687
Westmoreland
2 North Main St.
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone: 724-830-3516
Fax: N/A