Georgia Claim of Lien

File this Georgia Affidavit of Nonpayment if you still have not been paid on a construction job even though you provided the owner with a lien waiver and release.

• The Affidavit is made under Section 44-14-366 (Chapter 44, Title 14) of the State Code.
• The contractor attests that it has not been paid for labor or materials furnished for construction of improvements on the owner's property.
• The form includes a copy of Chapter 44, Title 14, regarding how to make and serve an Affidavit.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Georgia.

Once a construction or renovation project is completed, contractors in Georgia must provide the property owner with this Contractor's Final Affidavit and Waiver of Liens.

• The affidavit states that all payments for supplies, labor or materials furnished for the improvements have been paid, EXCEPT FOR the amount of the final payment.
• The work has been performed in accordance with the contract, and the contractor has obtained a valid certificate of occupancy.
• The contractor waives all right to any liens or claims against the property, and agrees to indemnify the owner against any liens or claims arising in connection with the work.
• Pay for the template once, download it and use it as often as you require.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Georgia.

GA contractors, release all or a portion of your lien against real property with this package of Georgia Lien Waiver and Release forms.

State Law Regarding Lien Waivers

Georgia law mandates specific statutory forms for lien waivers on construction projects. Conditional waivers are only effective for 90 days, after which they become unconditional waivers unless an Affidavit of Nonpayment is filed within that 90-day period.

In order to be legally valid, lien waivers must be given under seal and must be witnessed. If an Affidavit of Nonpayment is filed, it must be notarized.

A party cannot waive its lien rights in the contract, before work commences or services or materials are furnished. Because of the 90-day period for conditional waivers, payment must be exchanged within the 90 days. If no Affidavit of Nonpayment is filed, it is assumed payment has been made and the waiver becomes unconditional.

What is included in this Lien Waiver Package

This package contains the following forms:

• Waiver and Release of Lien and Payment Bond Rights upon Interim Payment - statutory form
• Waiver and Release of Lien and Payment Bond Rights upon Final Payment - statutory form
• Optional Notary Acknowledgement (if Affidavit of Nonpayment is filed)
• Optional Job Completion Certificate form.

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 Georgia laws and are intended to be used only in that State.