Guide to filing construction documents in Pershing County, Nevada

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Pershing County should get familiar with the Pershing County Recorder. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Pershing County Recorder, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

The mechanics lien rules in Nevada can be complex. Before recording a lien in Pershing County, read Filing a Lien in Nevada: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Pershing County Recorder Forms:

Lien FAQs for Pershing County

What types of documents can I file at the Pershing County Recorder?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Pershing County, Nevada?

Filing in person

You can file your Recorder in person at the Pershing County Administration Building, located at:
P.O. Box 736 398 Main Street
Lovelock, Nevada, NV, 89419

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


Hours of Recording:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

If you need more information, you can call them at (775) 273-2408.

E-Filing

Who can file a lien in Pershing County?

If you provided labor or materials on a construction project located in Pershing County, Nevada, then your mechanics lien should be filed here. However, every state has specific rules about who has the right to file a lien, including notice requirements and specific deadlines. To make sure you are allowed to file a lien, visit the Nevada Mechanics Lien Guide & FAQ page.

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Pershing County, Nevada?

In Nevada, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 90 days to file a lien after the last providing labor or materials, or completion of work (whichever is later). Subcontractors and suppliers have 90 days to file after last providing labor or materials, or completion of work (whichever is later).

What are the Pershing County Recorder fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Pershing County, Nevada:
$40 flat fee for recorded documents

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Pershing County Recorder to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Pershing County Recorder fees page for the latest information.

What forms of payment are accepted at the Pershing County Recorder?

Pershing County Recorder accepts the following forms of payment:

Credit cards are not accepted

How do I release a lien in Pershing County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Pershing County Recorder, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$40.

How do I get copies of documents from the Pershing County Recorder?

In Pershing County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Pershing County Recorder.

In person

398 Main St, Lovelock, NV 89419

By mail

P.O. Box 736 398 Main Street, Lovelock, NV 89419

Electronically

The Pershing County Recorder does not currently have an online resource for requesting document copies

If you need to file a mechanics lien with the Pershing County Recorder’s Office, it’s important that you get everything right the first time. That means making sure you include all the necessary information, format the document correctly, and meet all the requirements to file. This way, you’ll avoid mistakes that waste your time and delay payment even further. This page compiles useful information about Nevada lien law and the recording requirements for the Pershing County Recorder’s Office.

Here are three rules in Nevada that you should know before you file a mechanics lien:

  1. Some participants on a construction project don’t have lien rights. Material suppliers and unlicensed contractors won’t have the right to file a mechanics lien claim in some cases.
  2. The deadline to file a mechanics lien in Nevada is 90 days. To be specific, lien claimants have 90 days after last work or the official end of the project (whichever comes latest) to file a lien claim in Nevada.
  3. Nevada has preliminary notice requirements. Lien claimants must also submit a preliminary notice to the property owner no later than 31 days after first work in order to preserve their lien rights.

To learn more about Nevada lien law, check out our Nevada Mechanics Lien Law FAQ. It includes frequently asked questions that cover common concerns that contractors have before filing a mechanics lien, and you can also find the lien documents you’ll need to successfully record your lien with the Pershing County Recorder there. For a deeper dive into Nevada’s preliminary notice requirements and deadlines, refer to our page on Nevada Preliminary Notices.

You can use the rest of this page as a reference for the Pershing County Recorder’s recording requirements, recording fees, formatting requirements, contact information, and more. You’ll also find links to Pershing County’s Public Records on this page.

Lastly, take a look at our Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Mechanics Lien in Nevada for a complete breakdown of the Nevada mechanics lien process and for information about how you can eFile your lien claim with Levelset in just a few clicks.