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What is SimpleLien.com?
SimpleLien.com is a place to generate professional looking and legal Preliminary Notices, Mechanics' Liens and Releases for the state of California. The information you use to create each prelien is stored in your account, so making preliens in the future is even faster. A history of all the preliens you make is available in your account, and you can generate PDF copies of old preliens at any time.
Why should I create preliens?
California Civil Code 3098 section b requires all subcontractors to send a preliminary notice for all jobs over $400.00. Protect your rights to a mechanic’s lien, stop notice, or payment bond claim with a California Preliminary Notice. By securing your right to a mechanic’s lien, you are securing your right to be paid for your work.
What types of preliens can I create?
California 20 day Preliminary Notice - Private Works & California 20 Day Preliminary Notice - Public Works.
How are preliens tracked?
Preliens can be marked as sent, the method used to send it, and by which employee who sent it. The tracking system is meant for internal use, to allow employees to keep track of who sent what and when.
What about other states?
We are actively working on adding other states. Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Florida are on our list.
What do I need?
All you need is an internet browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari, (2) letter size paper and a (3) printer.
What types of releases can I create?
How many people inside my company can use SimpleLien?
There is no limit. Anyone inside your company can use your account, one account covers your entire company.
Are the preliens and releases saved?
The preliens and releases are saved into your account. You can generate a PDF copy of them at anytime, and edit them at anytime. You do not have to start from scratch if you need to edit a prelien and send it again.