Does this document protects the subcontractors also? Contractor is refusing to pay so builder is the one doing the check and asked to me sign this Final waiver and realease of lien for final payment The undersigned in consideration of the sum of 38,000 hereby waives and releases its lien on the job.. This released is conditioned upon payment and clearance of check # dated on. It has to be signed and notarized I just want to make sure this form would protected me.