Illinois Lien Forms
Use these easy downloadable forms to file lien claims and prepare lien notices and releases in the State of Illinois.
We provide contractors and suppliers with convenient downloadable forms, making it easy to file lien claims and prepare lien notices and releases. These digital forms are reusable and can be fully edited to suit individual needs.
Who is Eligible to File a Lien Claim?
Lien rights in Illinois are extended to the original contractor, as well as any subcontractors and sub-subcontractors who supply labour or materials for improvements to real property.
The designation "original contractor" encompasses any party contracting directly with the property owner, including project managers, laborers, architects, engineers, and similar professionals.
While there is generally no licensing requirement for lien claimants in Illinois, design professionals may be subject to different regulations regarding licensing.
Deadlines for Filing a Mechanics Lien
The timing for filing a mechanics lien varies based on the party against whom the lien is being asserted. To ensure the lien is valid against all parties, including future purchasers of the property, it must be filed within four (4) months of the project's completion.
If the lien is intended to be effective only against the original property owner, it may be filed within two years of the completion of the final lienable work.
Illinois Subcontractor Mechanics Lien Claim
File your lien claim with this Illinois Subcontractor Mechanics Lien Claim.
- With this form, a subcontractor on a construction or renovation project claims a lien for goods, labor and/or services provided for the benefit of the property identified in the lien claim.
- The form includes a copy of relevant sections of the Mechanics Lien Act dealing with filing and serving lien claims.
- Pay for the form once, download it 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 Illinois.
