Minnesota Lien Claimant’s Notice Form
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Within 45 days of first furnishing labor and/or materials to a Minnesota construction project, any party who did not contract with the property owner must serve a Lien Claimant’s Notice to preserve their lien rights. This preliminary notice form is for use by subcontractors and suppliers on private construction projects in Minnesota.
About the Minnesota Lien Claimant’s Notice Form
Minnesota requires subcontractors and suppliers to send a pre-lien or preliminary notice to the property owner or the owner’s authorized agent. Sending this Minnesota preliminary notice is a requirement in order to retain the right to file a mechanics lien if they are unpaid. This notice informs the property owner that the subcontractor or supplier will have the right to file a lien claim if the owner does not pay them for their work or materials.
While state law allows personal delivery of this form, it is generally good practice to send it by certified mail. This allows potential claimants to document their compliance with the requirement.
Failing to deliver notice according to the statutory requirements is fatal to a party’s right to file a mechanics lien in Minnesota if they do not receive payment.
Minnesota requires specific language on this notice, which is outlined in MN Statutes §514.011. This form download, prepared by construction lawyers, meets the statutory requirements.
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Rules and regulations for sending a Minnesota Preliminary Notice
All parties who do not contract directly with the property owner must serve a Lien Claimant's Notice within at least 45 days of first furnishing labor and/or materials to a project. Best protection is to serve this immediately. Service of the notice must be by certified mail, and it must meet statutory requirements.
After completing the Minnesota Lien Claimant’s Notice 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.
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Minnesota County Recorders
Looking to file/record a mechanics lien in Minnesota? You'll need to get your Minnesota 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 Minnesota. Click on any county to find more information about how to get your lien recorded in that county.
Anoka
2100 Third Ave. Room 119
Anoka, Minnesota, 55303
phone: 763-323-5400
fax:
Benton
531 Dewey Street,
Foley, Minnesota, 56329
phone: 320) 968-5037
fax:
Carver
600 East 4th St.
Chaska, Minnesota, 55318
phone: 952-361-1930
fax:
Cass
303 Minnesota Avenue W
Walker, Minnesota, 56484
phone: 2185477381
fax:
Chisago
313 N. Main St. Room 277
Center City, Minnesota, 55012
phone: 651-213-8580
fax:
Crow Wing
326 Laurel St. Suite 11
Brainerd, Minnesota, 56401
phone: (218) 824-1280
fax:
Dodge
721 Main Street North
Mantorville, Minnesota, 55955
phone: 507-635-6250
fax:
Freeborn
411 S Broadway Ave
Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007
phone: N/A (507) 377-5130
fax:
Goodhue
509 W. 5th St.
Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066
phone: 651-385-3152
fax:
Hubbard
301 Court Avenue
Park Rapids, Minnesota, 56470
phone: 218-732-3552
fax:
Kandiyohi
400 Benson Ave SW
Willmar, Minnesota, 56201
phone: (320) 231-6223
fax:
Koochiching
715 4th Street
International Falls, Minnesota, 56649
phone: 218-283-1193
fax:
Lake of the Woods
206 8th Ave SE
Baudette, Minnesota, 56623
phone: (218) 634-1902
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Le Sueur
88 South Park Avenue
Le Center, Minnesota, 56057
phone: (507) 357-2251
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Meeker
325 Sibley Avenue N
Litchfield, Minnesota, 55355
phone: 320-693-5440
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Mille Lacs
635 2nd Street SE
Milaca, Minnesota, 56353
phone: 320-983-8308
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Morrison
213- 1st Avenue SE
Little Falls, Minnesota, 56345
phone: (320) 632-0146
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Nicollet
501 South Minnesota Ave
Saint Peter, Minnesota, 56082
phone: (507) 934-7322
fax:
Pennington
101 Main Ave N
Thief River Falls, Minnesota, 56701
phone: (218) 683-7027
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Pope
130 East Minnesota Avenue #206
Glenwood, Minnesota, 56334
phone: (320) 634-7840
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Ramsey
90 West Plato Blvd
St Paul, Minnesota, 55107
phone: 651-266-2050
fax:
Renville
500 E. DePue Ave. Suite 203
Olivia, Minnesota, 56277
phone: 320-523-3669
fax:
Sherburne
13880 Business Center Dr NW
BIG LAKE, Minnesota, 55330
phone: (763) 765-4600
fax:
St Louis
100 north 5th ave w room 101
duluth, Minnesota, 55802
phone:
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Stearns
705 Courthouse Square Room 131
St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56303-4701
phone: 320.656.3855
fax:
Steele
630 Florence Ave
Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060
phone: (507) 444-7450
fax:
Waseca
307 N. State St.
Waseca, Minnesota, 56093
phone: (507) 835-0670
fax:
Washington
14949 62nd St N
Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082
phone: (651) 430-6755
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Wright
10 Second St. NW
Buffalo, Minnesota, 55313
phone: (763) 682-7357
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