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Prepare, Notarize, and File Your Mechanic’s Liens Online
With Texas Easy Lien, prepare your own construction lien and bond claim documents electronically without hiring a lawyer or finding a notary. Just answer a few questions about your project, review and approve the information provided, complete payment, and that’s it! Notarize and file your mechanic’s lien documents immediately after, all online
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.
FAQs
1. What is a Pre-lien Notice Letter?
Also known as Pre-Lien Notice, Second Month Notice Letter, Third Month Notice Letter or Notice Letter, a Pre-lien Notice Letter is a notice that Contractors, Subcontractor and Sub-subcontractors and Suppliers are required to send to the construction project owner and general contractor to establish the right to file a lien in the event of non-payment.
The purpose of these notices are to inform the owner that a subcontractor has performed work or supplied materials that have not been paid. By giving notice, the project owner is allowed to retain payment from the general contractor.
These notices are bound by specific deadlines depending on the type of construction project and type of contractor. However, it is recommended that subcontractors send notice as soon as the amount owed is due so the project owner can withhold the debt amount prior to releasing the payment to the general contractor.
2. Who can file a Construction Lien?
Any person or company who provides labor, materials, equipment and supplies to a project and has not received payment for the work performed is entitled to file a lien on a property.
Note: Landscapers, Landscape materials suppliers and those who furnishes labor or materials for, the demolition of a structure on real property, must have a written contract to file a lien.
3. What do I need to have my documents filed?
Nothing. Texas Easy Lien will have access to your documents once they are notarized, and we will file them with the county for you.
4. What method does Texas Easy Lien uses to electronically file?
We use Simplifile to e-record your documents electronically. Simplifile is a trusted site used by most companies around the nation (such as banks, title companies, attorneys, etc.).