Registry of Mechanics' Liens

Registry of Deeds

Overview

The Registrar of Deeds is also responsible for the Registry of Mechanics' Liens. This Registry permits the registration of a claim for lien against real property for work done or to be done, or materials placed or provided or to be placed or provided on a particular property.

Registration Requirements

A claim for lien must state

the full name and address for service of the person claiming the lien
the full name of the owner or whom the lien claimant believes to be the owner of the property for whom the work was or is to be done, or materials placed or provided
the time within which the work was or is to be done or the materials placed or provided
a short description of the work to be done
a description of the land (address/location/building description)

Attached to the claim of lien is an affidavit of the person claiming the lien who has personal knowledge of the matters to be verified.

Claims of lien must be in duplicate.

Certificates of Action must be filed with the Supreme Court, Trial Division Registry.

For a complete list of fees, please review Registration Fees (PDF: 82 KB) for the Mechanics' Liens Registry.