Michigan Lien Forms
Get the Lien Forms you need for construction projects in Michigan. Downloadable, reusable, and affordable so you can use them for every project.
Michigan contractors and suppliers benefit from easy access the forms they need for lien claims, notices, releases, and waivers. These templates are specifically designed to simplify the preparation of documents needed to file lien claims and issue waivers or releases. By utilizing these practical resources, users can complete paperwork efficiently and with a high degree of accuracy.
Customizable and User-Friendly Forms
Each form is tailored to meet the unique requirements of professionals operating within Michigan’s construction industry. Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers can quickly produce, edit, and customize their documents, adapting each template to fit the specific needs of individual projects. This streamlined method not only saves time but also supports accuracy throughout the lien filing process.
Flexible, Reusable, and Cost-Effective Solutions
Our forms are designed for repeated use on multiple jobsites. Unlike traditional pre-printed documents, these downloadable templates offer enhanced convenience and substantial cost savings. Users simply fill in and print the forms as needed, promoting operational flexibility and reducing expenses across all projects.
Eligibility for Filing a Construction Lien in Michigan
Under the Michigan Construction Liens Act, any contractor, subcontractor, laborer, or supplier who provides labor, materials, or equipment for improvements to real property may obtain a construction lien. This lien may be placed against the owner or lessee who contracted for the improvements.
Key Deadlines for Filing a Lien Claim
A Claim of Lien must be recorded within 90 days from the last day of providing labor, services, or supplies to a construction project. After filing the Claim of Lien, a copy must be served to the homeowner, lessee, or designated individual (as listed on the Notice of Commencement) within 15 days.
It is also necessary to file a Proof of Service to demonstrate that all parties have been properly notified. Subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers should include a Proof of Service of Notice of Furnishing when submitting their Claim of Lien.
Michigan Claim of Lien Form
File a lien claim for labor or material provided on a construction project with this Michigan Claim of Lien and Proof of Service form.
- The Claim of Lien can be used by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
- The claimant claim a lien for goods, labor and/or services provided for improvements to the property that is the subject of the claim.
- The form includes a Proof of Service form.
- Intended for use only in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Full Conditional Waiver of Lien
Provide the owner with this Full Conditional Waiver of Lien after you receive final payment for your work or materials on a Michigan construction job.
- This is the statutory form required by S. 570.115.9(d) of the Act.
- The waiver is only effective on the condition that the contractor actually receives payment from the owner, lessee or designee for labor, materials or equipment supplied for improvements to the owner's property.
- Only use this form for final payment, not for progress payments.
- The law prohibits anyone from requesting a waiver in advance of the work being done or the materials being provided.
- Use this downloadable Full Conditional Waiver of Lien form to comply with the law each time you receive final payment on your construction projects.
- Intended for use only in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Full Unconditional Waiver of Lien
Michigan contractors, release your lien rights after receipt of final payment on a construction project with this Full Unconditional Waiver of Lien.
- 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 if you have received final payment (except for any disputed amounts).
- This is the prescribed form as set out in S. 570.1115.9(c) of the Michigan Construction Liens Act.
- Available in MS Word format - editable and reusable.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Lien Waiver Forms Package
All the Lien Waiver Forms you need are included in this package of forms for Michigan contractors.
- The package contains:
- Full Conditional Waiver of Lien,
- Partial Conditional Waiver of Lien,
- Full Unconditional Waiver of Lien, and
- Partial Unconditional Waiver of Lien.
- Download the lien waiver forms package so you can provide your waivers and get paid in a timely manner. These forms can be used on all your work projects.
- Intended for use only in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Notice of Commencement (Non-Residential Property)
If you are doing improvements to a non-residential property in Michigan, you must give notice to all interested parties by serving them with this Notice of Commencement form.
- The Notice of Commencement notifies lien claimants and other interested parties of the scheduled construction or renovation work.
- The form sets out relevant information about the contractor, the property owner or lessee, and the owner's / lessee's designee.
- It also contains instructions on how a claimant's lien may be preserved, and a list of steps that the owner / lessee must follow.
- Do you own or manage multiple commercial properties? You can re-use the form for all of your non-residential construction projects.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Notice of Commencement (Residential Property)
If you are having construction or improvements done to a residential property in Michigan, you must give notice to all interested parties with a Notice of Commencement.
- The Notice of Commencement must be served on all lien claimants and other interested parties of the scheduled work.
- The form also gives relevant information about the contractor, the property owner or lessee, and the owner's / lessee's designee.
- It also contains instructions on how a claimant's lien may be preserved, and a list of steps that the owner must follow.
- Download the form for your project, fill in, sign and serve.
- Intended for use only in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Notice of Furnishing Form
Prepare a Notice of Furnishing under the Michigan Construction Lien Act with this easy-to-use form.
- The Notice of Furnishing is required in order to preserve the lien rights of subcontractors, suppliers and workers who have supplied labor or materials to a construction project.
- The form includes a Proof of Service form to record the details of how the Notice is served.
- This legal form template is provided in MS Word format.
- Intended for use only in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Partial Conditional Waiver of Lien
Provide the property owner with this Partial Conditional Waiver of Lien whenever a progress payment is received on a construction job in Michigan.
- If you've received a check for a payment that hasn't yet cleared, download this Partial Conditional Waiver of Lien form, fill it in, and give it to the owner or designee.
- This is the statutory form as set out in S. 570.115.9(b) of the Act.
- The waiver will only be effective once the contractor actually receives the payment, i.e. when the check has cleared the owner's bank.
- This template is for partial payments only, not for final payment.
- The form is a reusable digital template. Once you've purchased the form, you can use it over and over.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Partial Unconditional Waiver of Lien
Have you received a partial payment on a construction or renovation project? Under the Michigan Construction Liens Act you must now give the owner a Partial Unconditional Waiver of Lien.
- The Waiver form releases the contractor's lien rights up to the amount stated in the Waiver.
- Your lien rights should only be waived once the payment is actually received, not before.
- This is the prescribed form required under Sec. 570.1115.9(1) of the Act.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Michigan.
Michigan Sworn Statement of Contractor
Protect the lien rights of all the subtrades and suppliers on a construction project by filing this Michigan Sworn Statement of Contractor form.
- The Sworn Statement is made by the contractor to give notice of all subcontractors, suppliers and laborers that have provided work, materials or services with respect to improvements to the subject property.
- The form includes a copy of Section 570.1110 of the Michigan Construction Lien Act, for your information.
- Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
- This form is available in MS Word format.
- Intended for use only in the State of Michigan.
