New York Lien Forms

New York 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).
• The form is available in MS Word format. Pay for the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
• Intended to be used only in the State of New York.

New York 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.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
• Available as a fully editable MS Word document.
• Intended for use only in the State of New York.

Extend your mechanic's lien under Section 17 of the New York Lien Law with this Extension of Notice of Mechanic's Lien form.

• Section 17 of the Lien Law allows a contractor or supplier to extend its lien for an additional one year period in certain circumstances.
• A copy of Section 17 is included with the document for your reference.
• This is a reusable lien form. Pay for the form once, use it as often as required.
• Available as a Microsoft Word download.
• Intended to be used only in the State of New York.

NY contractors, keep the construction project moving forward and your payments coming in with this set of New York Lien Waiver and Release forms.

These Lien Waiver and Release Forms allow contractors, suppliers and vendors to easily prepare releases each time a payment is received for labor, materials or equipment supplied to a construction job.

State Law Governing Lien Waivers

New York law does not specify a statutory form for lien waivers. Both conditional and unconditional lien waivers are allowed, however, unconditional waivers must only be exchanged after payment, to protect contractors, subs and suppliers.

State law prohibits a party waiving its lien rights in the contract. Additionally, a party cannot waive lien rights prior to receiving payment, unless the lien is subordinated.

What is Included in the Package

This package contains the following forms which allow you to partially or fully release your lien claim against an owner's property, as payment is received:

• 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.

Format and Jurisdiction

Save money by buying the package of forms instead of purchasing them individually. These MS Word documents are customizable and reusable so they can be used on all your work projects.

The New York Lien Waiver and Release Forms are prepared in accordance with State laws and should only be used on projects within New York State.

Give proper notice of your lien claim to property owners and other interested parties with this New York Notice of Lien under Lien Law form.

• The contractor or subcontractor gives notice that it claims a lien for labor, services or materials provided for improvements to the property identified in the Notice.
• The form includes a copy of Sections 10 and 11 of the New York Consolidated Laws, describing how the Notice must be filed and served.
• The form also includes an Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail form.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you like.
• Available in MS Word format.
• For use only in the State of New York.

New York subcontractors, waive your lien rights with this Affidavit, Final Waiver of Claims and Liens, and Release of Rights form.

• In exchange for final payment owing under the contract, the subcontractor / lienor acknowledges payment in full and releases the owner and the contractor from all claims and liens with respect to the improvements on the property that the subcontractor provided labor or materials to.
• The subcontractor releases all of its claims and rights with respect to the contract and the project.
• The subcontractor also indemnifies and holds the owner and the contractor harmless against any losses or expenses if a laborer, supplier or subcontractor of the lienor should claim a lien or lien right.
• The form includes a copy of the 2024 New York Laws, Article 2, s. 34, for reference.
• Available in MS Word format. Fully editable and reusable.
• For use only in the State of New York.

New York 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).
• The form 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 New York.

New York 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 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 New York.

Give notice to a unit owner that a lien is being claimed against the unit for unpaid common charges with this Notice of Lien form for New York State.

• The notice is given in accordance with the New York Condominium Act.
• By filing this form with the county clerk, the home owners' association claims a lien against the unit for the total of all amounts which the owner of the unit has failed to pay, together with interest.
• The form is easy to use - just fill in the information, print and sign.
• Unpaid common charges affect all of the condo owners. Start the lien process by giving notice to the defaulting owner. 
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of New York.