S. Carolina Lien Forms
Download easy-to-use lien waiver and release forms for construction contractors and suppliers in South Carolina.
Who is Entitled to a Mechanics Lien in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, any person or firm that provides labor and/or materials for the construction, alteration, or repair of a structure, or for the improvement of real property, is entitled to mechanics lien protection. This includes general contractors, subcontractors, laborers, design professionals, landscapers (for services exceeding $5,000), surveyors, and equipment lessors.
It is important to note that contractors must hold the appropriate license or registration, as required by law, to file a lien.
Deadline for Filing a Lien
Lien claims must be filed within 90 days after the last day the claimant provided labor or materials to the project.
South Carolina law allows for an extension of this period in cases involving warranty work, with the 90-day window beginning on the date the warranty work is completed.
Downloadable Templates for Construction Projects
Each template includes clear, step-by-step instructions, making the filing process straightforward and accessible to all users, regardless of their experience level. With these instructions, anyone can confidently use the forms to protect their payment rights.
Cost-Effective Reusable Forms
When you purchase your South Carolina Lien Forms from MegaDox.com, you buy only what you need, when you need it. No subscription required, no additional fees attached. Use the forms as often as your business requires.
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South Carolina Conditional Lien Waiver and Release - Final Payment
South Carolina contractors can release lien rights after receiving final payment on a construction project with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien form.
- The lien release is only effective when the payment check is honored by the bank.
- The contractor warrants that all subtrades and suppliers have been paid or will be paid from the final payment.
- This release form should only be used if the contractor has received final payment (except for any disputed amounts).
- Downloadable and reusable MS Word template.
- Intended for use only in South Carolina.
South Carolina Conditional Lien Waiver and Release - Progress Payment
Release lien rights on a construction job up to the date of a progress payment with this South Carolina Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien.
- The contractor releases its lien rights or claims for payment for labor, materials or equipment supplied for improvements to the property only up to the date specified in the release.
- The release is given on the express condition that the progress payment is properly endorsed and clears the customer's bank.
- Available in MS Word format. Buy once, use as often as you need.
- For use only in the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Lien Waiver and Release Forms Package
Issue your lien releases each time you receive a payment on a construction job with this set of South Carolina Lien Waiver and Release forms.
These South Carolina 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 worksite.
State Law Governing Lien Waivers
South Carolina 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.
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
Download one set of the South Carolina Lien Waiver and Release Forms and you can use them for all of your construction projects. No additional fees or costs.
These forms are prepared in accordance with State laws and should only be used on projects within the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release - Final Payment
See how easy preparing your final lien waivers on your construction jobs can be with this South Carolina Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien template.
- You can use this form each time you receive a final payment on a project.
- This release is unconditional and should only be used when the payment has actually cleared and the funds are in your possession.
- The contractor attests that all supplier and subcontractor invoices have been paid or will be paid out of the funds received.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended for use only in the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release - Progress Payment
South Carolina contractors, release your lien rights on a construction project up to the date of a progress payment with this Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release form.
- Because this is a full release of rights with no conditions attached, it should only be given once the payment check has been honored by the bank and you have actually received the funds.
- The contractor's lien over the property is only released to the extent stated in the document.
- Quit using expensive pre-printed forms. When you buy this downloadable template, you can print only what you need when you need it.
- Intended for use only in the State of South Carolina.
