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How to file a lien
Step by Step Guide
to filing a mechanics lien on a property in Texas.
HOW TO FILE A LIEN ON PROPERTY IN TEXAS ONLINE
Filing a mechanic’s lien in Texas
has never been easier.
Complicated Texas lien laws used to be difficult, expensive, and stressful. In fact, contractors had to hire lawyers to create and file the lien documents, an expensive and time-consuming process.
NOT ANYMORE! Texas Easy lien has created a fast, simple, and AFFORDABLE way to file a construction lien on a property with a few easy steps.
All online—no lawyers needed!
To File A Lien Claim, You Will Need:
1
Project owner’s name (or company name) and last known mailing address.
2
Project name and address, including the county name.
3
The amounts owed for each month you performed the work and were not paid.
4
The description of the
work itself (this can be general).
5
The original contractor’s (general contractor) name and last known mailing address (if you are a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor)
6
Sub-subcontractors will also need the name and mailing address of every subcontractor above them.
PRE-LIEN NOTICES
Do You Need a Pre-lien Notice
When Filing a Lien in Texas?
Depending on your role on a project, you may be required to send a pre-lien notice letter before you file a mechanic’s lien affidavit. If you have a direct contract with the property owner, then you are not required to send a pre-lien notice before you a mechanic’s lien affidavit.
Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and materials suppliers without a direct contract with the property owner must send a pre-lien notice letter before filing a mechanic’s lien affidavit. The pre-lien notice letter can be sent on the same day the mechanic’s lien affidavit is filed as long as it meets the pre-lien notice deadlines.
Pre-lien Notice -
Create. Sign. Mail.
Create a Pre-lien Notice on texaseasylien.com. Next, sign and mail it to the property owner AND general contractor. If the debt is not paid after sending the pre-lien notice letter, the next step is to file a mechanic’s lien affidavit before the deadline expires. But don’t worry, we will also give you the mechanic’s lien deadline with your pre-lien notice instructions.
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Lien Affidavit -
Create. Notarize. File. Mail.
If the pre-lien notice letter did not result in payment of the debt owed, it is time to file a mechanic’s lien. (See deadlines on this schedule) You can create a Mechanic’s Lien Affidavit on texaseasylien.com. It will need to be notarized and filed with the county records office where the property is located. Texas Easy Lien can do all of this electronically for you – quickly and affordably!
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Pre-lien Notice -
Create. Sign. Mail.
Create a Pre-lien Notice on texaseasylien.com. Next, sign and mail it to the property owner AND general contractor.
If the debt is not paid after sending the pre-lien notice letter, the next step is to file a mechanic’s lien affidavit before the deadline expires. But don’t worry, we will also give you the mechanic’s lien deadline with your pre-lien notice instructions.
Start Pre-lien Notice
Lien Affidavit -
Create. Notarize. File. Mail.
If the pre-lien notice letter did not result in payment of the debt owed, it is time to file a mechanic’s lien.
(See deadlines on this schedule) You can create a Mechanic’s Lien Affidavit on texaseasylien.com. It will need to be notarized and filed with the county records office where the property is located. Texas Easy Lien can do all of this electronically for you – quickly and affordably!
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We’ve made filing a mechanic's lien affidavit on a property in Texas so simple – and so fast!
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FAQ
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Example of Lien Documents
At Texas Easy Lien, we provide easy access to professional construction lien services for contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers across Texas. Our 100% online service was created by local lawyers and provides all the official documents you need in one place.
When you prepare lien documents with Texas Easy Lien, you have a choice – you can select to electronically notarize and file your documents through us – or – we will give you an electronic copy to print, as well as simple instructions for in-person filing.
Either way, your lien documents take minutes to prepare and file – no lawyer needed!
Here are samples of the documents we provide.
Pre-lien Notice Letter
Subcontractors are required to file a pre-lien notice either before or when they file a mechanic’s lien.
Lien Affidavit
A mechanic’s lien is filed in the county property records to give notice to the public that you have not been paid and you are claiming a lien.
Lien Release
This is the document that releases and dismisses a lien that was previously filed with the County Property Records.
Notice of Bond Claim
This is the document that is submitted to a bonding company (the insurance carrier) which gives them notice that you have not been paid and you are a person or entity making a claim against the bond.
