Generate a conditional or unconditional lien waiver for North Carolina (NC) construction projects. Includes state-specific notarization guidance and legal notes. Free, print-ready, no account needed.
Notarization
North Carolina does not require notarization of lien waivers, but the waiver must be in writing and signed per NCGS §44A-24.
Conditional Waiver
NC conditional waivers release lien rights contingent on the claimant receiving and negotiating the specified payment.
Unconditional Waiver
NC unconditional waivers release all lien rights immediately upon signing, confirming payment has been received.
North Carolina does not require notarization of lien waivers, but the waiver must be in writing and signed per NCGS §44A-24.
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Legal Document
Upon receipt by the undersigned of a check from [Contractor Name] in the sum of [$0.00], payable to [Subcontractor / Vendor Name], and when the check has been properly endorsed and has been paid by the bank upon which it is drawn, this document shall become effective to release any mechanic's lien, stop payment notice, or bond right the undersigned has on the job located at:
This release covers a progress payment for all labor, services, equipment, and materials furnished through May 8, 2026.
This document does not affect any of the following: (1) Retention amounts withheld; (2) Extras or change orders for which the undersigned has not received payment; (3) The right of the undersigned to recover compensation for any work not compensated by the payment described above.
Important: This waiver is CONDITIONAL. It is effective only upon actual receipt and clearance of the payment instrument described above.
Executed on: May 8, 2026
Claimant (Subcontractor / Vendor)
Company / Name:
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
Notary Acknowledgment (if required by your state)
State of _________________ County of _________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of _____________, 20___
Notary Signature:
My Commission Expires:
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This document is a template. Consult a licensed attorney to confirm compliance with your state's mechanic's lien statutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
File a Notice of Subcontract when a Notice of Contract is present
Failing to file a Notice of Subcontract in NC when a GC has filed a Notice of Contract can eliminate your ability to lien the real property directly. Check the county records at the start of every sub job.
Track the 120-day NC lien window from your last invoice
The NC clock runs from the last date of furnishing, not from invoice date. A final punch-list item or warranty callback can extend the window — document your last site visit carefully.
In North Carolina, a claim of lien on real property must be filed within 120 days of the last date labor or materials were furnished. After filing, the claimant must commence an action to enforce the lien within 180 days.
North Carolina has a Notice of Contract system. When a GC files a Notice of Contract, subcontractors lose the right to lien the real property directly — their only remedy is a lien on funds. Subcontractors should file a Notice of Subcontract to protect direct lien rights when a Notice of Contract has been filed.
North Carolina NCGS §44A-24 restricts advance waiver of lien rights. A contractual provision requiring a subcontractor to waive lien rights before work is performed is void. Lien waivers are only enforceable when signed in exchange for an identified payment.
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