Arkansas Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release - Final

When that last payment comes in on a construction job in Arkansas, use this downloadable template to prepare a Conditional Lien Waiver and Release (Final).

This downloadable template is designed to assist contractors and suppliers in preparing their lien waivers and releases after final payment is received on a construction project within the State of Arkansas.

Payment Conditions

This release of lien rights is conditional and does not become effective until the final payment is actually received and has cleared the bank. It is crucial to ensure that payment is confirmed before signing the waiver and release.

Usage Guidelines

• This form should only be used for final payments. If you are dealing with progress payments, a different form is required.
• The release does not apply to any disputed amounts related to extras; those must be addressed separately.
• The template can be used for multiple projects as needed. After purchasing the template, it is available for use on all your jobsites.
• The document is provided in MS Word format for ease of customization and use.

Jurisdiction Notice

This form is exclusively designed for use within the State of Arkansas. Contractors should not use this document outside Arkansas, as lien waiver and release laws vary significantly from state to state.

Don't delay your progress payments on a construction job because your lien releases are late. Get yours done fast with this easy Arkansas Conditional Lien Waiver and Release form.

• The waiver and release is conditioned upon the progress payment being received and clearing the payor's bank.
• The release does not include any disputed items, contract rights, or previous progress payments which still have not been received.
• This is a reusable form that you can use on all of your construction projects.
• This form can be used by general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Available in MS Word format. Customizable and reusable.
• For use only in the State of Arkansas.

Prepare lien waivers after each payment on a construction job with this set of four Lien Waiver and Release forms for Arkansas.

State Law Regarding Lien Waivers

Arkansas does not require specific statutory forms for lien waivers or releases, meaning the content is determined by the parties involved, as long as the intent is clearly expressed.

Both conditional and unconditional waivers are permissible, though it is crucial to only sign an unconditional waiver after you have already been paid.

What is included in this Package of Forms

• Conditional Lien Waiver and Release (Progress) which releases the contractor's lien rights up to the date of the progress payment on the condition that the property owner's payment clears.
• Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release (Progress), which is a full and complete release of lien rights up to the payment date.
• Conditional Lien Waiver and Release (Final), which only becomes effective when the final payment clears the bank.
• Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release (Final), which is a full and final release of all lien rights and claims for payment.

Using the Lien Waiver and Release Forms

This package of Lien Waiver and Release Forms is available in MS Word format. They are easy to download, fill in and print. Pay once, use the forms as often as you need.

The Lien Waiver and Release Forms are written in accordance with Arkansas laws and are intended to be used only in that State.

Give your 10 day preliminary notice to the owner prior to starting work on a residential construction project with this downloadable template form for Arkansas.

• Notice is given according to Arkansas Code Ann. 18-44-114 et seq.
• The form includes a Proof of Service Affidavit to be sworn in front of a Notary by the person who served the document on the property owner.
• Once you've paid for it, you can use this form whenever your work requires it.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Arkansas.

Once those progress payments on a construction job clear the bank, provide the owner with this Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release.

• This form is only for the State of Arkansas.
• This is an unconditional release. Do not use this form until the funds are actually in your account.
• The release does not include any disputed items, contract rights, or extras which have not been paid for yet.
• This is a reusable form that you can use on all of your construction projects.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Arkansas.