California Lien Forms

Before you furnish workers, materials or equipment to a public works construction project, serve this Preliminary Notice for California contractors, subtrades and suppliers.

• The Notice conforms to the requirements of California Civil Code Sec. 8034(b), 8102, and 9300 et seq.
• The Notice should be served on the public entity, the direct contractor, any first tier subcontractor, and the construction lender (if any).
• A Proof of Service Declaration is included with the Notice.
• This is a reusable lien form. Buy it, download and save it, then fill it in and print it each time you need to send a Preliminary Notice.
• For use only in the State of California.

Download this package of downloadable and reusable Lien Waiver and Release forms for California.

This package contains 4 downloadable and reusable Lien Waiver and Release forms designed specifically for use in the State of California.

Each form is available in MS Word format, making it easy for users to enter their information, print, and sign as needed. The forms are customizable and can be reused for multiple projects.

Included Forms

• Conditional Waiver and Release upon Final Payment: Conforms to California Civil Code Section 8136.
• Unconditional Waiver and Release upon Final Payment: Conforms to California Civil Code Section 8138.
• Conditional Waiver and Release upon Progress Payment: Conforms to California Civil Code Section 8132.
• Unconditional Waiver and Release upon Progress Payment: Conforms to California Civil Code Section 8134.

Features

• All forms are provided in a user-friendly MS Word format.
• Each document is set up for easy information entry and can be printed for signing.
• The forms are fully customizable and may be reused as needed.

Jurisdiction

These forms are intended for use exclusively within the State of California.

Make sure you get paid for work, equipment or materials supplied for a private construction project with this California Stop Payment Notice form.

• This is a legal notice to the property owner, the architect, and the construction lender, to withhold sufficient construction funds to pay the outstanding amounts still owing to you for labor, services, equipment or material provided to the construction job.
• The Notice is made in accordance with Civil Code Sections 8502 et seq.
• This is a reusable lien form in MS Word format. Buy the form once, download it, use it as often as you require.
• For use only in the State of California.

Make sure you get paid for work, equipment or materials supplied for a public works construction project with this California 20-Day Stop Payment Notice form.

What is a stop payment notice?

This is a legal notice to the public entity, direct contractor, and construction lender. The notice instructs the party responsible for payment to withhold sufficient funds to pay the outstanding amounts still owing to the contractor for labor, services, and materials supplied to the construction project.

Applicable Law

The Notice is made in accordance with Civil Code Sections 8044 and 9350.

Format and Usage of Template

This is a reusable lien form in MS Word format. Buy the form once, download it, use it as often as you require. The form is intended for use only in the State of California.

CA contractors, release all or part of a Stop Payment Notice issued on a private works project with this reusable template form for California.

This reusable template form is designed for California contractors who need to release all or part of a Stop Payment Notice issued on a private works project. It provides a straightforward solution compliant with the requirements of the California Civil Code, section 8500 et seq.

Scope of Use

The template allows contractors to formally release a Stop Payment Notice, whether in full or in part, that was previously filed in connection with the project. This ensures proper documentation and compliance with California legal standards.

Included Components

• Required Verification Form
• Proof of Service Declaration
• Copy of California Civil Code section 8118, which outlines procedures for giving notices

Format and Customization

The form is provided in Microsoft Word format, making it easy to customize and reuse for different projects as needed.

Jurisdiction

This template is intended for use exclusively within the State of California.

Release all or part of a Stop Payment Notice on a public works project after you've been paid, with this downloadable form for California contractors.

• This form can be used for either a partial or a full release of a stop payment notice for public works.
• The form is compliant with Civil Code Sec. 9350. It includes the following required portions:
  • Verification Statement, and
  • Proof of Service Declaration.
• Available in MS Word format, customizable and reusable.
• For use only in the State of California.

After you get the last payment on a construction project, release your lien rights with this California Unconditional Waiver and Release form.

• This Waiver and Release relinquishes any previously unreleased lien rights or claims for payment which the contractor still has against the property, now that the final payment has been made.
• Only use this form if you've received final payment. The release does not affect disputed amounts.
• The form is in accordance with the requirements of California Civil Code Section 8138.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only within the State of California.

Release your lien rights up to the date of a progress payment with this California Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien form.

• The contractor unconditionally releases its lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights up to the through date stated in the release.
• The release does not affect retentions, extras, or contract rights.
• The form complies with the requirements of California Civil Code Section 8134.
• This is a downloadable and reusable legal document in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.