A national manufacturer and installer of retail mall and storefront signs asked TRADITION LIEN SERVICE to record a KENTUCKY Statement of Mechanics Lien on a shopping center located in Louisa, KY within Lawrence County. According to Wikipedia, Lawrence County is the birthplace of the late Chief Justice of the United States Frederick Moore Vinson and former Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton.
General/Prime Contractors and Subcontractors on private Commercial projects can record a KENTUCKY Statement Of Mechanic’s Lien up to six (6) months after the last day providing equipment, labor, materials or services for a project. Record at the County Clerks Office where a project was located. Cost to record a lien with the Lawrence County Clerk is $46 for up to five (5) pages. The office does accept out of state business checks. Make the check out to LAWRENCE COUNTY CLERK. Include a self addressed stamped envelope.
Turn around time to record is same day received. Recorded liens and releases will be returned with one week.
Once a KENTUCKY Mechanic’s Lien is recorded, as Claimant you are required to file suit to foreclose within twelve (12) months from the date the lien was recorded.
