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Filing Lien Affidavit It must be recorded (filed) in the real property records of the County Clerk's office in the county in which the owner's property is located by personally deliver- ing or mailing the lien affidavit to the County Clerk with the required recording fee. You need only file one lien affidavit.

For most projects, contractors do not need a contract to file a Texas mechanics lien. However, contractors do need a written contract to file a mechanics lien against a residential homestead property. In addition, architects, engineers, surveyors, and landscapers must have a written contract to file a mechanics lien.

To file a judgment lien, an abstract of judgment (commonly called an "AJ") must be recorded in the county where the real property is located or where property could be owned in the future. Rules for the issuance of an abstract of judgment can be found in Section 52.002 of the Texas Property Code.

Generally speaking, Texas requires parties to file a mechanics lien by the 15th day of the 4th month after the month in which the lien claimant last furnished labor or material to the project.

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.