TRADITION LIEN SERVICE recorded a CALIFORNIA Mechanics Lien on a theme park in San Diego County, CA. The Materials Supplier was not getting paid and wanted to lien, as this was a successful strategy for them for an unpaid Florida project.
The turn-around time for recording a Mechanics Lien in San Diego County is 2-3 business days, and indexing information can be viewed on their website 2-3 days after the recording. You will have to wait 4-6 weeks to receive the original copy back, but they will send a conforming copy if you include an extra copy and a self addressed stamped envelope.
The San Diego County Recorder charges $15.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. No fees for conforming copies. Checks are payable to the SAN DIEGO COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE.
Please note that the mailing address and the physical address of the recorder’s office are different and both can be located on their website.
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.
