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New York prohibits the waiving of lien rights prior to performance. Furthermore, waivers cannot be made in advance of payment, but only with, or after, payment. New York has no requirement that a lien waiver must be notarized. Furthermore, electronic signatures are valid on all lien waivers.

To file a notice of lien, you must complete the Public Improvement Lien Form. You must also sign and notarize both the Lien Form and the Affidavit of Service. You can submit everything to DOF by mail or in person.

If you work or provide material to a contractor or subcontractor of a public improvement project for the City, you can file a Notice of Lien. A lien is a legal claim against property for outstanding debt. You can file the notice before the project is completed or within thirty days of completion.

New York Lien Law § 20 provides that an owner may discharge a mechanic's lien by the payment of money into court. Before a lien foreclosure action is commenced, the discharge is effectuated by depositing with the county clerk a payment equal to the amount claimed in the lien, with interest to the time of the deposit.

Unlicensed contractors cannot demand payment for their work even if the work was performed properly. If you are being sued by an unlicensed home improvement contractor, do not pay! Nonetheless, a homeowner may sue an unlicensed home improvement contractor to recover damages.

A contractor who is unlicensed or not authorized to do business in the State of New York may not file a mechanic's lien against a property in New York.