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File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

Nov 11, 2014

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Everything you need to know about filing a mechanics lien in Cook County, Illinois. Filing a mechanics lien is an effective way to get paid in the construction industry - but how? Are there special rules applicable to just Illinois? Are there special tricks or tips you should know to file in Cook County, which includes the Chicago area?

This presentation explains why mechanics liens are so effective, what the notice and filing requirements are in Illinois, and what you specifically need to know about Cook County and the Cook County recorders office to get your mechanics lien claim filed.
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Page 1: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

Cook County IllinoisFile A Mechanics LienAnd Get Paid

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WHY LIENBecause It Works

Illinois has strong mechanics lien laws in place to protect you against non-payment

Itrsquos the absolute most effective way to get paid

NOTICESYou May Need A Notice of Intent

If you did not contract with the property owner you must deliver a ldquoNotice of Intent to Lienrdquo within 90 days of last furnishing labor or materials to the project

Send to the owner via certified mail return receipt requested with restricted delivery

TICK TOCKFile Sooner Than Later

You can file a mechanics lien within 2 years of completing work but get the best protection if filed within 4 months of completion Sooner is better than later

COOK COUNTYRecorder of Deeds Office

Cook County Recorder of Deeds118 North Clark Street Rm 120Chicago Illinois 60602(312) 603-6425httpcookrecordercomThis is where yoursquoll file

your Cook County Mechanics Lien

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

1 If you send your mechanics lien to Cook County by mail it wonrsquot get recorded fast Use

- FedEx- Private Courier- In-Person- eFile (with zlien)

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal

3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You

E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in Cook County Illinois but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter

eFILE YOUR COOK COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN

Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 2: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

WHY LIENBecause It Works

Illinois has strong mechanics lien laws in place to protect you against non-payment

Itrsquos the absolute most effective way to get paid

NOTICESYou May Need A Notice of Intent

If you did not contract with the property owner you must deliver a ldquoNotice of Intent to Lienrdquo within 90 days of last furnishing labor or materials to the project

Send to the owner via certified mail return receipt requested with restricted delivery

TICK TOCKFile Sooner Than Later

You can file a mechanics lien within 2 years of completing work but get the best protection if filed within 4 months of completion Sooner is better than later

COOK COUNTYRecorder of Deeds Office

Cook County Recorder of Deeds118 North Clark Street Rm 120Chicago Illinois 60602(312) 603-6425httpcookrecordercomThis is where yoursquoll file

your Cook County Mechanics Lien

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

1 If you send your mechanics lien to Cook County by mail it wonrsquot get recorded fast Use

- FedEx- Private Courier- In-Person- eFile (with zlien)

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal

3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You

E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in Cook County Illinois but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter

eFILE YOUR COOK COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN

Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 3: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

NOTICESYou May Need A Notice of Intent

If you did not contract with the property owner you must deliver a ldquoNotice of Intent to Lienrdquo within 90 days of last furnishing labor or materials to the project

Send to the owner via certified mail return receipt requested with restricted delivery

TICK TOCKFile Sooner Than Later

You can file a mechanics lien within 2 years of completing work but get the best protection if filed within 4 months of completion Sooner is better than later

COOK COUNTYRecorder of Deeds Office

Cook County Recorder of Deeds118 North Clark Street Rm 120Chicago Illinois 60602(312) 603-6425httpcookrecordercomThis is where yoursquoll file

your Cook County Mechanics Lien

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

1 If you send your mechanics lien to Cook County by mail it wonrsquot get recorded fast Use

- FedEx- Private Courier- In-Person- eFile (with zlien)

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal

3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You

E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in Cook County Illinois but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter

eFILE YOUR COOK COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN

Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 4: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

TICK TOCKFile Sooner Than Later

You can file a mechanics lien within 2 years of completing work but get the best protection if filed within 4 months of completion Sooner is better than later

COOK COUNTYRecorder of Deeds Office

Cook County Recorder of Deeds118 North Clark Street Rm 120Chicago Illinois 60602(312) 603-6425httpcookrecordercomThis is where yoursquoll file

your Cook County Mechanics Lien

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

1 If you send your mechanics lien to Cook County by mail it wonrsquot get recorded fast Use

- FedEx- Private Courier- In-Person- eFile (with zlien)

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal

3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You

E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in Cook County Illinois but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter

eFILE YOUR COOK COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN

Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 5: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

COOK COUNTYRecorder of Deeds Office

Cook County Recorder of Deeds118 North Clark Street Rm 120Chicago Illinois 60602(312) 603-6425httpcookrecordercomThis is where yoursquoll file

your Cook County Mechanics Lien

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

1 If you send your mechanics lien to Cook County by mail it wonrsquot get recorded fast Use

- FedEx- Private Courier- In-Person- eFile (with zlien)

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal

3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You

E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in Cook County Illinois but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter

eFILE YOUR COOK COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN

Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 6: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

1 If you send your mechanics lien to Cook County by mail it wonrsquot get recorded fast Use

- FedEx- Private Courier- In-Person- eFile (with zlien)

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal

3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You

E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in Cook County Illinois but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter

eFILE YOUR COOK COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN

Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 7: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

INFORMATIONYoursquoll Need To Know

2 Use Letter Sized Paper Not Legal

3 Provide Extra Copy and Self Addressed Envelope To Get Copy Returned To You

E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in Cook County Illinois but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter

eFILE YOUR COOK COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN

Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 8: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

E-FilingYou can electronically file a mechanics lien in Cook County Illinois but you must be an authorized e-filing submitter

eFILE YOUR COOK COUNTY MECHANICS LIEN BY FILING WITH ZLIEN

Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 9: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

Why Waste Time amp Risk Mistake

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 10: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

Trusted By Thousands

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 11: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

Itrsquos This Easy

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim

Page 12: File A Mechanics Lien in Cook County, Illinois

Summary

PUBLISHED BY

bullMechanics lien claims are effective

bullIf you didnrsquot contract with the owner yoursquoll have to deliver a notice of intent

bullMechanics liens in Cook County must be recorded within 2 yrs of completion but best protection if recorded within 4 months of completion

bullDonrsquot send your Cook County mechanics lien by mail - it will take too long to get filed

bullSave your time and avoid the risk of mistake by using a professional lien service to file your Cook County Illinois Mechanics Lien Claim