Louisiana Lien Forms
Get the forms you need to file your lien claims and release your liens - buy and download these easy-to-use Louisiana Lien Forms.
Prepare the documentation you need to file your lien claims and release liens with our easy-to-use Louisiana Lien Forms, available for purchase and download. These forms are specifically designed for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers operating in Louisiana, offering a practical solution for preparing both lien claims and releases.
Efficient and Consistent Document Preparation
Our downloadable forms are crafted to improve efficiency and ensure consistency across your documentation. Users can quickly generate and edit documents, tailoring them to meet the specific needs of each project. This streamlined approach helps save time and maintain accuracy throughout the filing process.
Flexible, Reusable, and Cost-Effective
These forms are designed for reuse across all your jobsites whenever needed. Unlike pre-printed forms, they offer greater convenience and cost savings—simply print what you need, when you need it, without incurring restocking costs or waste.
Legal Compliance Under the Private Works Act
To properly file a lien claim in Louisiana, several legal requirements must be met under the Private Works Act (Louisiana Code § 4801 et seq.).
First, the claimant—whether a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier—must have provided labor, materials, or services to improve a property. Notice requirements vary depending on the claimant’s relationship to the property owner, but typically, subcontractors and suppliers must send a Notice of Non-Payment or Notice of Lien to the property owner and, in some cases, the general contractor, within a specific timeframe after last furnishing labor or materials.
The lien statement must include essential details such as the amount claimed, a description of the property, the name of the property owner, and the claimant’s contact information. The lien must be filed in the parish where the property is located, usually within 60 days after substantial completion or abandonment of the work, though this period may differ for certain project types.
Strict adherence to these deadlines and documentation requirements is crucial to preserve and enforce lien rights under Louisiana law.
Additionally, after payment or settlement, a lien release should be filed to formally discharge the claim. Failure to comply with these procedures could result in loss of lien rights or legal challenges. Always review the latest statutory requirements or consult legal counsel to ensure full compliance with Louisiana lien laws.
Louisiana Conditional Lien Waiver and Release on Progress Payment
Louisiana 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 only on the condition that the progress payment from the customer clears the bank.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used onlly in the State of Louisiana.
Louisiana Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment
Louisiana 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 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).
- This form is available in MS Word format. Pay for the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
- Intended for use only in the State of Louisiana.
Louisiana Lien Waiver and Release Forms Package
Get all the forms you need to prepare your lien releases for one low price in this package of Louisiana Lien Waiver and Release Forms.
- The package contains the following forms:
- 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 templates are available in MS Word format and are editable and reusable. Pay once, use them as often as necessary.
- For use only in the State of Louisiana.
Louisiana Notice of Commencement
LA property owners, give notice to mortgagees and other interested parties that you are making improvements to the property with this Louisiana Notice of Commencement.
- The Notice of Commencement sets out:
- the date on which construction, improvements or renovations on the property are to begin,
- relevant information about the contractor, the surety, and the property owner, and
- a description of the work to be performed.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Louisiana.
Louisiana Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release of Progress Payment
Louisiana 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 confirmation that the contractor has been paid a progress payment by or on behalf of the owner.
- This template is provided in MS Word format and is reusable and editable.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Louisiana.
Louisiana Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release on Final Payment
Louisiana 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.
- This release form should only be used when the contractor has received final payment (except for any disputed amounts).
- This form is a reusable MS Word template. Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Louisiana.
