Washington Lien Forms

Get your lien claim underway for labor or materials on a Washington jobsite with this Claim of Lien forms package.

Who Can Use this Package of Forms

These Claim of Lien forms can be used by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who provide labor, materials or services for construction or improvements to a property in Washington State.

What is Included in the Package

This downloadable package of forms contains the following items:

1. Notice to Owner (Preliminary Notice)
2. Notice of Intent to Lien
3. Claim of Lien under RCW 60.04 et seq
4. Release of Lien Claim
5. Section of RCW 60.04.091 regarding filing and serving lien claims.

Format and Jurisdiction

This Washington Claim of Lien Forms Package is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable and reusable, making it both convenient and cost-effective for use on all your projects.

The forms were prepared in compliance with the laws of the State of Washington. They should only be used within that State.

Once you've received final payment on a construction project, provide the property owner with this Conditional Lien Waiver and Release form for Washington State.

Scope of Waiver and Release

The waiver and release form releases the claimant's lien claim for labor, materials or equipment supplied to a jobsite in the State of Washington.

The contractor or supplier waives and releases all of its lien rights, bond claims, and other claims for payment, but only on the condition that the final payment is properly endorsed and clears the bank on which it is drawn.

Warranty of Payment

The claimant warrants that all invoices for materials and services for the project have been paid or will be paid from the final payment.

Format and Jurisdiction

This Conditional Lien Waiver and Release on Final Payment is available as a downloadable MS Word document. It is fully editable and reusable, making it convenient and cost-effective for use on all your projects.

This legal document template complies with the laws of the State of Washington and should only be used within that State.

Washington contractors, release your lien rights up to the date of a progress payment with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien form.

Scope of Waiver and Release

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 waiver and release only becomes effective once the progress payment clears the bank on which it is drawn.

Warranty of Payment

The claimant warrants that all invoices for materials and services for the project have been paid or will be paid from the progress payment.

Format and Jurisdiction

This Conditional Lien Waiver and Release on Progress Payment is available as a downloadable MS Word document. It is fully editable and reusable, making it convenient and cost-effective for use on all your projects.

This legal document template complies with the laws of the State of Washington and should only be used within that State.

Indemnify a title insurance company against losses due to lien claims on a Washington real estate property with this Indemnity Agreement for Mechanics Lien.

• As a condition of providing title insurance to the home owner, the title insurance company requires the home owner to indemnify it against losses or damages arising from any lien claims against property for which the company has issued insurance policies. 
• This template is a fully editable legal form which can be customized to fit your specific circumstances.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Washington.

Washington contractors, keep the construction project moving forward and your payments coming in with this package of Lien Waiver and Release forms.

These Washington 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

Washington law does not require a statutory form for lien waivers. Both conditional and unconditional lien waivers are allowed. State lien law further provides that lien waivers must be exchanged upon payment only if the owner requests it.

Parties are permitted to waive their lien rights in the contract prior to commencement of work, and lien rights can even be waived prior to 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:

1. Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment,
2. Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment,
3. Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment, and
4. Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment.

Format and Jurisdiction

Download a set of the Washington Lien Waiver and Release Forms and you can use them for all of your construction projects. No additional fees or costs.

These forms should only be used on projects within the State of Washington.

Protect your lien rights for professional services performed with respect to real property with this Washington State Notice of Furnishing Professional Services form.

• This Notice is used in connection with property where no improvements have commenced or where the services provided are not visible.
• The Notice must be recorded in the real property records of the county where the property is located.
• The form includes a copy of the relevant section of RCW 60.04.031, for your reference.
• Available in MS Word format - editable and reusable.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Washington.

Washington contractors, give notice to a property owner prior to starting construction with this Notice to Owner, as required by Section 60.04.031(4) of the Revised Statutes.

• This is a preliminary notice to notify the property owner who is providing professional services, materials or equipment for improvements to the property.
• The form includes a Certificate of Delivery and Acknowledgement of Receipt.
• The form also includes a copy of Section 60.04.031 of the Statutes describing the circumstances under which a notice is required and what the exemptions are.
• Buy the form once, and it's yours to use as often as you require.
• Available in MS Word format, easy to download, fill in and print.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Washington.

Washington contractors, if the payment bond is not at least 50% of the construction project financing amount, serve the lender with this Notice to Lender form.

• The Notice form must be served on the lender, the property owner and the prime contractor.
• The form can be used for the supply of labor, materials, equipment or professional services.
• The lender is required to withhold sufficient funds to pay for the services or materials from any future draws on the construction financing.
• Failure to comply with the Notice may subject the lender to compromising all or part of its priority lien interest.
• The form includes a copy of RCW Section 60.04.221 for your reference.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Washington.

Washington contractors, release your lien rights after receipt of final payment on a project with this Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien form.

Scope of Waiver and Release

The Waiver and Release authorizes a release of all lien rights or claims for payment which the contractor may have for labor, materials or equipment supplied to the property, in exchange for final payment.

This is an unconditional waiver and release. Don't use this waiver and release unless the check for the payment has actually cleared. If not, use a Conditional Waiver and Release instead.

Warranty of Payment

The claimant warrants that all invoices for labor, materials and services on the project have been paid, or will be paid from the proceeds of the final check.

Format and Jurisdiction

This Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release on Final Payment is available as a downloadable MS Word document. It is fully editable and reusable, making it convenient and cost-effective for use on all your projects.

This legal document template complies with the laws of the State of Washington and should only be used within that State.

Each time you draw a progress payment on a Washington construction project, use this form to prepare an Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release for the owner.

Scope of Waiver and Release

The Waiver and Release authorizes a release of all lien rights or claims for payment which the contractor may have for labor, materials or equipment supplied to the property, up to the date of the progress payment.

This is an unconditional waiver and release. Don't use this waiver and release unless the check for the payment has actually cleared. If not, use a Conditional Waiver and Release instead.

Warranty of Payment

The claimant warrants that all invoices for labor, materials and services on the project have been paid, or will be paid from the proceeds of the progress payment.

Format and Jurisdiction

This Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release on Progress Payment is available as a downloadable MS Word document. It is fully editable and reusable, making it convenient and cost-effective for use on all your projects.

This legal document template complies with the laws of the State of Washington and should only be used within that State.