Guide to filing a mechanics lien in Storey County

Nonpayment and slow payment are major issues in the construction industry today. For that reason, each state in the US has lien laws that protect the lien rights of participants on a construction project should they go unpaid after the work is done. If you’re gearing up to file a mechanics lien in Storey County, then you should familiarize yourself with Nevada lien law and the requirements of the Storey County Recorder’s Office to make sure you meet the prerequisites to file. This page organizes useful information about Nevada’s lien laws and Storey County’s requirements to help you do just that.

Here are three key limitations in Nevada lien law:

  1. Some participants on the project may not be able to file a lien. Those parties are material suppliers and unlicensed contractors who are doing work that requires a license.
  2. Contractors need to adhere to Nevada’s preliminary notice requirements. Lien claimants must submit a preliminary notice to the property owner in order to retain their lien rights. The deadline to send a preliminary notice in Nevada is 31 days after first work.
  3. Much like the preliminary notice, lien claimants must also send a copy of the lien claim to the property owner. Failure to do this invalidates your lien claim.

When it comes to preparing a mechanics lien, there’s no such thing as too much research. Learn more about Nevada lien law on our Nevada Mechanics Lien Law FAQ. You can also check out our page dedicated to Nevada Preliminary Notices to learn more about Nevada’s preliminary notice requirements.

Below, you’ll find frequently asked questions that provide you with information about the Storey County Recorder’s Office. They include Storey County’s recording requirements, formatting requirements, recording fees and copy fees, and contact information, as well as information about how you can record your mechanics lien by mail or eFile your lien with Levelset in just a few clicks.

If you need a detailed description of the mechanics lien process in Nevada, take a look at our Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Mechanics Lien in Nevada.

Where is the Storey County Recorder's Office that files mechanics lies?

The Storey County Recorder’s Office is located at:

26 S. B St.
Virginia City, NV 89440
Phone: (775) 847-0967
Fax: (775) 847-1009

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm

You can mail requests and other correspondence to the Storey County Recorder’s mailing address:

26 S. B St.
P.O. Box 493
Virginia City, NV 89440

What is Storey County's recording backlog?

The Storey County Recorder doesn’t publicly disclose information regarding recording backlogs.

Should my mechanics lien be filed in Storey County, or some other county?

If the project is located in Storey County, then you need to file your mechanics lien with the Storey County Recorder.

What are Storey County's requirements for recording a mechanics lien?

The recording requirements at the Storey County Recorder’s Office are as follows:

  1. You must provide the property’s legal description in your lien claim.
  2. All documents must be legible enough to create a imaged record.
  3. Your name, the hiring party’s name, the property owner’s name, and your attorney’s name must be indexed in the document.
  4. Names must be written under signatures
  5. Documents must be clearly identified by the title
  6. A return address must be included.
  7. Pages must be 8.5 x 11 in size.
  8. The first page must have a 3×3 inch square in the top right hand corner and a 1 inch margin on both sides and bottom.
  9. All subsequent pages must have a 1 inch margin on the top, sides, and bottom.
  10. Pages may not be bound together at the top, sides, or bottom.
  11. Other documents and materials may not be attached to the paper.
  12. There may be no colored markings or highlighter marks.
  13. Text may be no smaller than 10 point Times New Roman.
  14. Mechanics liens may only be printed in black ink.
  15. There may be no more than 9 lines of text per vertical inch.
  16. Pages must be single-sided.

What are the margin & page size requirements to file a lien in Storey County?

The page size and margin requirements for the Storey County Recorder’s Office are as follows:

  1. Mechanics liens may only be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper.
  2. The first page must have a 3×3 inch square in the top right-hand corner.
  3. The first page must also have a 1 inch margin on both sides and bottom.
  4. Pages following the first page must have a 1 inch margin on both sides, the top, and bottom.
  5. Text may be no smaller than 10 point Times New Roman, and it may only be printed in black ink.
  6. There may be no more than 9 lines of text per vertical inch.
  7. Highlighter marks and other colored markings are prohibited.

How can I make payment to the Storey County Recorder?

They Storey County Recorder’s Office accepts the following forms of payment:

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit and debit

What are the filing fees to record a mechanics lien in Storey County?

The fee schedule at the Storey County Recorder’s Office is as follows:

Recording

Recording a mechanics lien at the County Recorder’s Office costs a flat fee of $37.

Copies

Copies cost $1 per page, and certification costs $4 per document.

How do I get a recorded copy of my lien from the Storey County Recorder's Office?

To get a recorded copy of your lien in Storey County, you have three options:

In Person

You can go to the County Recorder’s Office at:

26 S. B St.
Virginia City, NV 89440
Phone: (775) 847-0967
Fax: (775) 847-1009

By Mail

You can also send a request via mail to the County Recorder’s mailing address:

26 S. B St.
P.O. Box 493
Virginia City, NV 89440

Online

Lastly, you can search Storey County’s Public Records online:

https://www.storeycounty.org/DocumentCenter

Do I have the right to file a mechanics lien in Storey County, NV?

If you put up $500 or more in labor and materials for a construction project, you most likely have lien rights in Nevada.

However, there are two parties that may not be able to record a mechanics lien in Nevada. They are material suppliers and unlicensed contractors.

What is the deadline to file a mechanics lien in Storey County?

The deadline to file a mechanics lien in Nevada is usually 90 days after last work or the official completion of the construction project.