Ohio Lien Forms
Download these lien waivers and release forms, notices and claim forms for Ohio contractors, subcontractors and suppliers of materials or equipment on construction job sites.
Q. Who is entitled to file a lien claim under Ohio laws?
A. General contractors, subcontractors, laborers and suppliers at any tier are entitled to a mechanics lien. Suppliers to suppliers may also have lien rights, depending on where they sit on the contracting chain in relation to the property owner. It is not necessary to be licensed in Ohio in order to file a mechanics lien.
Q. What is the deadline for filing a mechanics lien?
A. Generally, the deadline for filing a mechanics lien in Ohio is 75 days from the date of last furnishing labor and/or materials to the project. On residential projects the lien claim must be filed within 60 days of the date of last furnishing, however, the lien won't attach if the general contractor has been paid in full before the notice of lien is received. So claimants are encouraged to file their liens as early as possible.
Ohio Affidavit for Mechanics Lien
Contractors, back up your lien claim by stating the facts in this Ohio Affidavit for Mechanics' Lien.
- The Affidavit is made by the lien claimant (a contractor, subcontractor or supplier) to give evidence as to the validity of the lien claim.
- The affidavit is given under Section 1311.06 of the Ohio Revised Code and contains the required wording from Section 1311.07.
- This is a reusable lien form. Buy it, download it, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
- You can't file a claim for lien without also filing and serving this Affidavit for Mechanics' Lien. Add it to your shopping cart, check out and download the form now.
Ohio Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien on Final Payment
Once you've received final payment on a construction project, provide the property owner with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien for Ohio.
- The release form should only be used by prime contractors, in accordance with the Ohio mechanic's lien law. Subcontractors and suppliers should use a different form.
- The contractor warrants to the owner that all of the invoices and claims for payment have been paid.
- The release of the contractor's lien and bond rights only becomes effective if and when the check for final payment has been honored by the bank.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Ohio.
Ohio Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment
Ohio lien law requires contractors to release a lien over property within 30 days after receiving payment. Use this Conditional Waiver and Release form when you receive a progress payment.
- This form is intended to be used by prime contractors, not subcontractors.
- The contractor releases its mechanic's lien, bond rights and claims for payment up to the date of the progress payment, but on the condition that the check has been endorsed and paid by the bank.
- The contractor warrants to the property owner that all labor, materials, equipment and services supplied to the property up to the date of the payment have been paid for.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Ohio.
Ohio Notice of Commencement
Ohio property owners, you must give notice of improvements on your property to all interested parties (such as a mortgage lender) by serving them with this Notice of Commencement form.
- The Notice of Commencement is an affidavit sworn by the owner, part owner, or lessee of the property.
- It must be sworn and served in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 1311.04.
- All parties with an interest in the property are notified of the first day that improvements will begin.
- The notice also gives relevant information about the contractor, the surety, the property owner, and the work to be performed.
- You can download the Notice of Commencement form immediately after you purchase it. Then fill it in and sign it in front of a notary.
- Intended for use only in the State of Ohio.
Ohio Notice of Furnishing for Public Improvements
OH subcontractors, prepare a Notice of Furnishing for Public Improvements with this easy-to-use template form.
- The Notice of Furnishing must be filed by a subcontractor or materialman to protect their lien rights for labor or materials provided in connection with public improvements, pursuant to sections 1311.225 to 1311.32 of the Ohio Revised Code (Public Improvements).
- The form includes instructions for service of the Notice as required under section 1311.19.
- This is a reusable lien form. Buy it, download it, use it as often as you like.
Ohio Notice of Furnishing other than for Public Improvements
OH subcontractors, prepare a Notice of Furnishing other than for Public Improvements with this easy-to-use template form.
- The Notice of Furnishing must be filed by a subcontractor or materialman to protect their lien rights for labor or materials provided in connection with improvements made to a property other than for public improvements, under section 1311.05 of the Ohio Revised Code (Mechanics Liens).
- The form includes instructions for service of the Notice as required under section 1311.19.
- Buy it, download it, re-use it as often as you like.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of Ohio.
Ohio Subcontractor and Supplier Lien Waiver and Release Forms
Use these Subcontractor and Supplier Lien Waiver and Release Forms to get a signed release each time you pay a subcontractor, supplier or vendor on a construction job. This package contains:
- Partial Waiver and Lien Release for use by subcontractors and suppliers of the contractor, to release lien rights for each progress or monthly payment made by the contractor for materials, supplies, equipment or subcontractor labor,
- Partial Waiver and Lien Release for use by lower tier subcontractors and suppliers not in direct contact with the contractor,
- Final Waiver and Lien Release for subcontractors and suppliers of the contractor, to be signed upon full and final payment at the completion of the job or when the last materials or labor are supplied by the trade or subcontractor, and
- Final Waiver and Lien Release for lower tier subcontractors and suppliers not in direct contact with the contractor.
Get all 4 Ohio Subcontractor and Supplier Lien Waiver and Release Forms in one downloadable file, for one low price. Customizable, reusable, convenient.
Ohio Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien on Final Payment
When the construction project is finished and you've received that final payment, Ohio law requires you to provide the property owner with an Unconditional Waiver and Release.
- The prime contractor warrants to the owner that all of the work has been completed to the standards specified in the plans.
- The contractor also warrants that all invoices for labor, materials and equipment have been paid.
- The release does not affect any disputed amounts for extra work.
The Ohio Unconditional Waiver and Release form is a downloadable template that can be used every time you're paid in full on a job. Buy one for your business now.
Ohio Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien on Progress Payment
Under Ohio law, contractors must release lien rights within 30 days of receiving a progress payment. Use this Unconditional Waiver and Release form when the payment check has cleared and you have received the funds.
- The contractor warrants to the property owner that all of the laborers, suppliers and subtrades have been paid and that there are no outstanding invoices for the period covered by the progress payment.
- The contractor also warrants that the work was done and materials supplied to the quality specified in the plans.
- This template is for progress payments only, not for final payments.
- Intended for use only in the State of Ohio.