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Construction Lien Forms
For
DELAWARE
 
Free Time Deadlines Table


          		 When forms must be filed and served. Includes a discussion of how to legally count the days.      
Free Mechanic's Lien Law With Instructions


          
A law summary for this State with a description of the state-specific forms and how to use them. The same forms described in this summary can be ordered below. The contents are as follows:

     
Section Contents — Pre-lien Notice(s)
  • Introduction
Section Contents — Mechanic’s Lien
  • Who is Entitled to a Lien?
  • When to File/Record
  • Where to File/Record
  • How to Serve
  • Amount of Lien
  • Property Subject to the Lien
  • Furnishing Information
  • Verified or Notarized
  • Priorities
  • Lien Release Bond
  • Miscellaneous Issues
Section Contents — Lawsuit to Foreclose Lien
  • Introduction
  • When
  • Where to File
  • Arbitration
  • Need a Lawyer?


          		 This information can be used by owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, material/equipment suppliers, design professionals, and other building industry professionals.

          
NOTE: Delaware does not require a pre-lien notice before filing a mechanic’s lien. The mechanic’s lien itself is called a “Statement of Lien”. Under 25 Del. C. Section 2712(a), the claim may be included in a lawsuit to foreclose the lien. In fact, the customary practice is to do just that. In other words, you file your lawsuit and claim of lien at the same time. For this reason, it is best to retain a construction lawyer do bring such a lawsuit. Accordingly, no pre-lien or mechanic’s lien forms are provided for Delaware.