Step 1 — Send the Michigan Notice of Furnishing
Michigan Notice of Furnishing applies to anyone who does not have a direct contract with the owner or lessee. In most cases, subs & suppliers will need to file a Notice of Furnishing and GCs don’t.
Notice of Furnishing is served via certified mail to the owner and GC
Must be sent within 20 days of first furnishing labor or material
GCs skip this step
Step 2 — Prepare the Michigan Mechanics Lien Form
Your Michigan Mechanics Lien requires specific information:
Legal property description
Property owner’s name
Claimant’s information
First and last date of work
Total contract amount
Amount paid to date
Amount remaining unpaid
Description of labor/materials
Proof of Service affidavit
Step 2 — Prepare the Michigan Mechanics Lien Form
Your Michigan Mechanics Lien requires specific information:
Legal property description
Property owner’s name
Claimant’s information
First and last date of work
Total contract amount
Amount paid to date
Amount remaining unpaid
Description of labor/materials
Proof of Service affidavit