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Applications are available and may be downloaded from the Secretary of State's office. Will I be able to build my own house or building without a license? Yes, property owners may construct a building or structure which is for their own use and not for use by the general public and not offered for sale or lease.

The following types of liens are always superior to mechanics liens in Georgia: liens for taxes, general and special liens of laborers, general liens of landlords for rent, purchase money bonds for title, general liens when actual notice of the lien was communicated prior to the furnishing of labor and materials.

The affidavit must be signed, notarized, and filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court office of the county where the property is located. Georgia lien waivers do not need to be notarized, instead they must be ?given under hand and seal? and witnessed.

The lien release must be filed with the county recorder to cancel the previously filed lien instrument. The lien release is different than a lien waiver because it discharges an already filed lien, while a waiver surrenders the right to file one in the first place.

The Georgia lien waiver statute provides a framework for obtaining releases of lien and payment bond claims from contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers on projects located in the state.

Once a lien is properly filed in Georgia, it currently is valid for twelve (12) months from the date the claim became due, which is the last date labor, services, or materials were rendered to the project. ingly, before the twelve month period expires, the lien claimant must perfect the lien.