A Northern California based commercial electrical contractor asked TRADITION LIEN SERVICE to record a CALIFORNIA Mechanics Lien in Marin county for non-payment for labor and materials provided on a commercial office tenant improvement project in Novato, CA. According to Wikipedia Marin County is home to the United States’ oldest cross country running event, the Dipsea Race, takes place annually, attracting thousands of athletes.
The Marin county Recorder’s fees to record are as follows: $99 for 1st page (includes $75 SB2: Building Homes and Jobs Act fee). $3 each additional page. (document size 8-1/2″ x 11″). Make checks payable to MARIN COUNTY RECORDER and they will accept out-of-state business checks.
Actual recording is 1-2 business days when received by mail . The original document will be mailed back 1-2 weeks after recording.
Once a CALIFORNIA Mechanics Lien is recorded, as Claimant you are required to file suit to foreclose on the lien within ninety (90) days from date the CALIFORNIA Mechanics Lien was recorded. This deadline can be extended for up to a total of one (1) year with the consent of all legal parties by filing a CALIFORNIA Notice Of Credit for extension.
