How does PropertyShield make filing liens easier?

All PropertyShield needs to file a lien for you, is the property address and information pertaining to what work you performed on the property. We take care of figuring out the legalities of the property, where to send the lien, who receives the lien and how much to pay for processing fees.

For your company records, PropertyShield emails you copies of the lien documents that were mailed to the property owner, along with mailing you the original lien documents sent back to PropertyShield from the county.

All the stress and time normally associated with filing liens, PropertyShield totally removes.

Why is a Mechanic's Lien important to me?

A Mechanic's Lien provides you, the lien holder, with a security interest in the real estate to which you contributed value through your work or materials.

A security interest in the property is important, because if the owner or general contractor refuses to pay for your services, you still have a source of payment.

Mechanic's Liens MUST be filed within 120 days of the last date of contribution to the property.

What is a Mechanical Pre-Lien?

A Mechanical Pre-Lien is a notice to prevent the property owner from being surprised by the filing of a mechanic's lien by an unpaid subcontractor after the owner has fully paid the general contractor who did not pay his subcontractors. A Pre-Lien is only required when the property owner is not a General Contractor.

As a matter of practice, it is best to file a Pre-Lien for all jobs when you originally sign into your job contracts.

Mechanical Pre-Liens must be filed within 10 days after the work or improvement is agreed upon.

How is the Mechanical Lien delivered?

Two copies of the Mechanical Lien are notorized. One copy is mailed to the property owner and another copy is mailed to the County Register where that property resides. Both are mailed using United States Postal Service Priority - Certified Mail.

How long are Mechanical Liens effective?

Mechanical Liens are good for one year. If you have not been paid after 10 months, it is best to file a 'Notice of Intention to File Suit' on the property. This document warns the property owner that if payment is not made, a foreclosure of lien will be filed on their property.

If my dues are still not paid, how do I enforce the Mechanical Lien?

You will need to use a lawyer to perform a 'Foreclosure of Lien' on the property. Refer to our Law Firms page for available law firms.

Under Minnesota law, a Mechanic’s Lien holder who successfully forecloses upon a lien is entitled to recovery of attorneys’ fees.

Once my dues are paid, then what do I do?

By law, you must submit a 'Mechanical Satisfaction of Lien' document if your outstanding debt is paid. All you have to do, is from your My Shield page, click the 'Update' button next to your satisfied lien and mark the lien as paid. We will process, notorize, pay the fee and mail this document for free, to the County Recorder and the property owner.

What services does Property Shield currently provide?

We take the worry out of the Mechanical Lien process. You don't have to worry about where to mail the lien or how much of a filing fee you need to pay. Filing a lien has never been easier.

We provide services for: Minnesota Mechanical Lien (aka Minnesota Mechanic's Lien or Minnesota Property Lien), Minnesota Mechanical Pre-Lien and Minnesota Mechanical Satisfaction of Lien.