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PREPARING THE MISSOURI MECHANICS LIEN Every mechanics lien typically must contain the owner's name, a general description of the property and location, the name of the hiring party, the first and last date of work a description of the work performed, and the amount of money owed.

The Uniform Commercial Code Division is the central filing office for the perfection of personal property liens. These liens are perfected by filing a UCC-1 Financing Statement showing the name and address of the debtor and the secured party along with a description of the collateral.

Under Missouri law, liens must be verified by oath, and include the five items below: The formal name of the business filing the claim. A ?just and true? account of the demand for payment. A truthful description of the property. The identity of the property owner. The identity of the general contractor, if applicable.

In Missouri, the lien claimant must file the mechanics lien with the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which the property is located ? and provide the required preliminary notices. There is no requirement, however, that the lien be served on any party subsequent to its recording.

Subcontractor 10-Day Notice requires all persons, except a general contractor, to serve upon the property owner a notice ten days prior to filing a mechanics lien. The notice must state that the person has a claim on the improvements to the property, the amount of the claim, and who owes that amount.

In Missouri, a mechanics lien must be filed within 6 months after the last day of services or materials were provided. This date is crucial to the rights of the project participant. The lien should be filed with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the property is located.