California Preliminary Notice - Private Works
Purpose of Preliminary Notice
The California 20-Day Preliminary Notice (Private Works) is a crucial document that contractors must provide before supplying labor or materials to a construction site. This notice is mandated by Section 8200 of the California Civil Code, ensuring that all parties involved in a construction project are properly informed.
Who Must Receive the Notice
The law requires that the Preliminary Notice be served on three key parties: the property owner, the direct contractor, and the construction lender, if there is one involved. This ensures that all responsible parties are aware of the contractor’s involvement and potential lien rights.
Contents of the Form
The form contains the legally required Notice to Property Owner, notifying them of the contractor’s work and rights. Additionally, the template includes a Proof of Service Declaration to document that the notice has been properly served to the necessary parties.
Usage and Reusability
This is a reusable lien form. Once purchased and downloaded, it can be saved for future use. Contractors can fill in and print a new copy each time they need to send a Preliminary Notice for a different project.
Jurisdiction
This form is intended solely for use within the State of California and should not be used for projects outside the state.
California Mechanics Lien / Claim of Lien Form
File a lien claim for unpaid contractor or subcontractor invoices with this California Mechanics Lien / Claim of Lien form.
This California Mechanics Lien / Claim of Lien form is designed for contractors and subcontractors seeking to file a lien claim for unpaid invoices. The process is governed by California Civil Code Section 8416, ensuring legal protection of payment rights for work performed or materials supplied.
Items Included in the Template
- Notice of Mechanic's Lien: A formal notification indicating the intention to claim a lien for unpaid services or materials.
- Project and Claim Details: Space to provide a comprehensive description of the project, the specific work and materials supplied, and the exact amount being claimed.
- Verification Form: A section to be signed by the claimant, an authorized agent, or a signing officer, verifying the accuracy of the claim.
- Proof of Service Affidavit: Documentation to record the details of service and notification provided to the relevant parties involved in the lien process.
Format and Use
The form is available in Microsoft Word format, allowing for easy completion and reuse. Users may utilize the form as often as necessary, provided it is for projects located within the State of California.
California Payment Bond Claim Notice - Public Works
Make a claim for payment for improvements to a public project with this California Payment Bond Claim Notice (Public Works), under Civil Code Sec. 8600 et seq.
- This Notice must be served on the bond principal and surety, to notify them that the contractor is making a claim against the bond for outstanding amounts due for labor, services or materials.
- The digital template also includes a Release of Payment Bond Claim Notice (Public Works), to be given after the claim has been paid in full.
- This is a reusable legal form. Buy it, download it, use it as often as you like.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of California.
California Lien Waiver and Release Forms
CA contractors, release all or a portion of your lien against real property with this package of California Lien Waiver forms.
State Law Regarding Lien Waivers
Under California law, a lien release is only binding if the lien claimant (or their authorized agent) signs and delivers a waiver and release. A signed waiver and release form is effective to release the owner, construction lender, and surety (if any).
A conditional waiver and release is only binding if payment has actually been made to the lien claimant.
What is included in this Lien Waiver Package
This package contains the following forms:
- California Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien (Progress Payment),
- California Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien (Progress Payment),
- California Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien (Final Payment), and
- California Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien (Final Payment).
Format and Use
No matter what stage the construction project is at, you can prepare your lien releases with this package of Lien Waiver and Release Forms for California contractors.
These forms are provided in MS Word format and are fully editable and reusable. Pay once, use them on all your projects.
