Kentucky Lien Forms
These downloadable Lien Waiver and Release Forms make it easy for Kentucky contractors, subs and suppliers to prepare lien releases quickly and consistently.
Who is entitled to a valid mechanics lien under Kentucky law?
Mechanics lien rights are provided to prime contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, material suppliers, equipment lessors, and licensed design professionals who contracted directly with the property owner. Suppliers to suppliers do not have mechanic’s lien protection.
What is the deadline for filing a lien claim?
All lien claimants must file a mechanics lien claim within 6 months from the date of last furnishing labor or materials to the project.
Kentucky Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment
Kentucky contractors, release your lien rights after receipt of final payment on a project with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment.
- The Waiver and Release authorizes a release of any lien rights or claims for payment which the contractor may have against the owner's property ON THE CONDITION that the final payment from the Customer clears the bank.
- The document also includes a Notice of Completion form.
- This release form should only be used if the contractor has received final payment (except for any disputed amounts).
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Kentucky Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment
Kentucky contractors, release your lien rights up to the date of a progress payment with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment.
- The Waiver and Release authorizes a release of any lien rights or claims for payment which the contractor may have for labor, materials or equipment supplied for improvements to a property only for the period specified in the release.
- The release is given ON THE CONDITION that the progress payment from the Customer clears the bank.
- Available in MS Word format, easy to download, fill in and print.
- Intended to be used only in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Kentucky Lien Waiver and Release Forms Package
KY contractors, prepare your lien releases with this package of Kentucky Lien Waiver and Release Forms.
This package contains the following forms which allow you to partially or completely release your lien claim against certain property, as payment is received from the owner:
- Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment,
- Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment,
- Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment, and
- Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment.
These fill-in-the-blank forms are available in MS Word format and are fully editable. Intended for use only in the State of Kentucky.
Kentucky Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment
Kentucky contractors, release your lien rights after receipt of final payment on a construction project with this Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment.
- The Waiver and Release authorizes a release of any lien rights or claims for payment which the contractor may have against the owner's property, and indicates that final payment has been made in full.
- A Notice of Completion form is included.
- This release form should only be used when the contractor has received final payment (except for any disputed amounts).
- This legal form template is a reusable download. Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
- Intended for use only in the State of Kentucky.
Kentucky Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment
Kentucky contractors, release your lien rights up to the date of a progress payment with this Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment.
- The Waiver and Release authorizes a full and complete release of any lien rights or claims for payment which the contractor may have against the owner's property, upon receipt of confirmation that the contractor has been paid a progress payment by or on behalf of the owner.
- This lien release template is provided in MS Word format and is easy to download, fill in and print.
- Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
- Intended for use only in the State of Kentucky.