Lien Waiver Generator

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Lien waivers are legally binding documents. The templates provided are for reference only and may not comply with your state's current requirements. Consult a licensed construction attorney before signing or relying on any lien waiver. Buildermuse provides templates, not legal advice.

Waiver Number

Date

Waiver Type

State

verifiedState-specific statutory language applied

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Owner / Property

Owner Name

Property Address

Legal Description

Project Name

Project Number

Payment Amount ($)

Through Date

Exceptions / Disputed Amounts

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Generated Waiver Text

CONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE ON PROGRESS PAYMENT
(California Civil Code Section 8132)

NOTICE: This document waives the claimant's lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights effective on receipt of payment. A person should not rely on this document unless satisfied that the claimant has received payment.

Name of Claimant: [Contractor Name]
Name of Customer: [Owner Name]
Job Location: [Property Address]
Owner: [Owner Name]

Through Date: [Date]
Conditional Amount: $[Amount]

Project: [Project Name]

This document waives and releases lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond rights the claimant has for labor and service provided, and equipment and material delivered, to the customer on this job through the Through Date of this document. Rights based upon labor or service provided, or equipment or material delivered, pursuant to a written change order that has been fully executed by the parties prior to the date that this document is signed by the claimant, are waived and released by this document, unless listed as an Exception below. This document is effective only on the claimant's receipt of payment from the financial institution on which the following check is drawn:

Maker of Check: _______________
Amount of Check: $[Amount]
Check Payable to: [Contractor Name]

This text is generated based on your selected waiver type and state. It auto-updates as you change fields above.

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Signature

Signer Name

Title

Date

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Notary

Notary Name

County

Date

Commission Expiration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a lien waiver?expand_more

A legal document where a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier waives their right to file a mechanic's lien against a property in exchange for payment. Required on most commercial projects.

What's the difference between conditional and unconditional?expand_more

Conditional waivers only take effect when payment is actually received — they protect you if the check bounces. Unconditional waivers are effective immediately regardless of payment.

Which states require specific waiver forms?expand_more

California, Texas, and several others mandate statutory waiver language. Using the wrong form can void the waiver. This tool provides state-specific language for CA, TX, FL, NY, and GA.

When should I use a partial vs. final waiver?expand_more

Partial waivers cover progress payments during the project. Final waivers cover the last payment and release all remaining lien rights.