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Everything you need to know about filing a mechanics lien in King County, Washington. Filing a mechanics lien is an effective way to get paid in the construction industry - but how? Are there special rules applicable to just Washington? Are there special tricks or tips you should know to file in King County, which includes the Seattle area?
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Seattle WashingtonFile A Mechanics LienAnd Get Paid
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Friday April 19 2013
WHY LIENBecause It Works
Washington has strong mechanics lien laws in place to protect you against non-payment
Itrsquos the absolute most effective way to get paid
Friday April 19 2013
PRELIMINARY NOTICEYou May Need A Preliminary Notice
If you did not contract with the property owner Preliminary Notice must be delivered within 60 days of the date labor or materials were first furnished to the property for all commercial cases and on a remodelsalterations of owner-occupied single-family residences If your work was the new construction of a single-family home the Notice to Owner should be delivered within 10 days of first providing labor or materials to the project
If you contracted directly with the Owner the ldquoModel Disclosure Statementrdquo must be delivered prior to the initiation of work The statement must be signed by the Owner and you must retain a copy of the signed document for at least three years
Friday April 19 2013
TICK TOCKFile Sooner Than Later
Your ldquoClaim of Lienrdquo must be filed within 90 days from the date services labor or materials were last delivered to the project Liens filed after this deadline are void
Friday April 19 2013
KING COUNTYRecorderrsquos Office
King County Recorderrsquos Office500 4th Avenue Room 311Seattle Washington 98104(206) 296-1843httpwwwkingcountygovbusinessRecorders
This is where yoursquoll file your King County Mechanics Lien
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
1 A copy of your Claim must be delivered to the Owner within 14 days of filing
This copy should be sent via certified mail
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal
3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You
Friday April 19 2013
E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in King County Washington but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter
eFILE YOUR KING COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN
Friday April 19 2013
Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
WHY LIENBecause It Works
Washington has strong mechanics lien laws in place to protect you against non-payment
Itrsquos the absolute most effective way to get paid
Friday April 19 2013
PRELIMINARY NOTICEYou May Need A Preliminary Notice
If you did not contract with the property owner Preliminary Notice must be delivered within 60 days of the date labor or materials were first furnished to the property for all commercial cases and on a remodelsalterations of owner-occupied single-family residences If your work was the new construction of a single-family home the Notice to Owner should be delivered within 10 days of first providing labor or materials to the project
If you contracted directly with the Owner the ldquoModel Disclosure Statementrdquo must be delivered prior to the initiation of work The statement must be signed by the Owner and you must retain a copy of the signed document for at least three years
Friday April 19 2013
TICK TOCKFile Sooner Than Later
Your ldquoClaim of Lienrdquo must be filed within 90 days from the date services labor or materials were last delivered to the project Liens filed after this deadline are void
Friday April 19 2013
KING COUNTYRecorderrsquos Office
King County Recorderrsquos Office500 4th Avenue Room 311Seattle Washington 98104(206) 296-1843httpwwwkingcountygovbusinessRecorders
This is where yoursquoll file your King County Mechanics Lien
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
1 A copy of your Claim must be delivered to the Owner within 14 days of filing
This copy should be sent via certified mail
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal
3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You
Friday April 19 2013
E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in King County Washington but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter
eFILE YOUR KING COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN
Friday April 19 2013
Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
PRELIMINARY NOTICEYou May Need A Preliminary Notice
If you did not contract with the property owner Preliminary Notice must be delivered within 60 days of the date labor or materials were first furnished to the property for all commercial cases and on a remodelsalterations of owner-occupied single-family residences If your work was the new construction of a single-family home the Notice to Owner should be delivered within 10 days of first providing labor or materials to the project
If you contracted directly with the Owner the ldquoModel Disclosure Statementrdquo must be delivered prior to the initiation of work The statement must be signed by the Owner and you must retain a copy of the signed document for at least three years
Friday April 19 2013
TICK TOCKFile Sooner Than Later
Your ldquoClaim of Lienrdquo must be filed within 90 days from the date services labor or materials were last delivered to the project Liens filed after this deadline are void
Friday April 19 2013
KING COUNTYRecorderrsquos Office
King County Recorderrsquos Office500 4th Avenue Room 311Seattle Washington 98104(206) 296-1843httpwwwkingcountygovbusinessRecorders
This is where yoursquoll file your King County Mechanics Lien
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
1 A copy of your Claim must be delivered to the Owner within 14 days of filing
This copy should be sent via certified mail
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal
3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You
Friday April 19 2013
E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in King County Washington but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter
eFILE YOUR KING COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN
Friday April 19 2013
Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
TICK TOCKFile Sooner Than Later
Your ldquoClaim of Lienrdquo must be filed within 90 days from the date services labor or materials were last delivered to the project Liens filed after this deadline are void
Friday April 19 2013
KING COUNTYRecorderrsquos Office
King County Recorderrsquos Office500 4th Avenue Room 311Seattle Washington 98104(206) 296-1843httpwwwkingcountygovbusinessRecorders
This is where yoursquoll file your King County Mechanics Lien
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
1 A copy of your Claim must be delivered to the Owner within 14 days of filing
This copy should be sent via certified mail
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal
3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You
Friday April 19 2013
E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in King County Washington but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter
eFILE YOUR KING COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN
Friday April 19 2013
Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
KING COUNTYRecorderrsquos Office
King County Recorderrsquos Office500 4th Avenue Room 311Seattle Washington 98104(206) 296-1843httpwwwkingcountygovbusinessRecorders
This is where yoursquoll file your King County Mechanics Lien
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
1 A copy of your Claim must be delivered to the Owner within 14 days of filing
This copy should be sent via certified mail
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal
3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You
Friday April 19 2013
E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in King County Washington but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter
eFILE YOUR KING COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN
Friday April 19 2013
Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
1 A copy of your Claim must be delivered to the Owner within 14 days of filing
This copy should be sent via certified mail
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal
3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You
Friday April 19 2013
E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in King County Washington but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter
eFILE YOUR KING COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN
Friday April 19 2013
Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know
2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal
3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You
Friday April 19 2013
E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in King County Washington but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter
eFILE YOUR KING COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN
Friday April 19 2013
Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in King County Washington but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter
eFILE YOUR KING COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN
Friday April 19 2013
Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
Trusted By Thousands
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
Itrsquos This Easy
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
Summary
PUBLISHED BY
bullMechanics lien claims are effective
bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a preliminary notice
bullMechanics liens in King County must be recorded within 90 days of last furnishing Liens filed later are void
bullIn a rush zlien can eFile your King County mechanics lien
bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your King County Washington Mechanics Lien Claim
Friday April 19 2013
