The Iowa Mechanics Notice And Lien Registry-Cover Page is a form that must be filled out by contractors and subcontractors in order to record a mechanics lien on real property in Iowa. This document serves as a public record of the lien, ensuring that all parties involved are aware of the lien and its associated terms. The document is typically filed after the contractor or subcontractor has performed services, labor, and/or materials in connection with a construction project, and the owner of the property has failed to pay for the services. There are two types of Iowa Mechanics Notice And Lien Registry-Cover Page forms: the Notice of Mechanics Lien and the Affidavit of Mechanics Lien. The Notice of Mechanics Lien is typically filed prior to the Affidavit of Mechanics Lien, and it serves as a warning to the property owner that they may be subject to a mechanics lien if they do not pay for the services rendered. The Affidavit of Mechanics Lien is then filed after the Notice has been served, and it serves as a formal record of the lien and its associated terms.