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Mechanics Lien

The Circuit Court Clerk's Land Records Office (Room 300) processes filing of Mechanic’s Liens.

General Information
A Mechanic’s Lien is a claim and/or notice placed against property by unpaid workmen or material suppliers. A lien claimant who is a general contractor also shall file with the memorandum of lien, a certification of mailing of a copy of the memorandum of lien to the owner of the property at the owner’s last known address.

Forms

Fees

Memorandum of Release of Mechanic's Lien Recordation Fee	$26 for e-recording submission $31 for paper submission
Memorandum for Mechanic's Lien Recordation Fee	$26 for e-recording submission $31 for paper submission

Links

Virginia Code §§ 17.1-275 A (2), 17.1-279
Virginia Code § 17.1-229
Virginia Code §§ 43-4, 43-4.1, 43-11 (notice), 43-70 and 43-71

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