Mille Lacs County Land Services Office Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Mille Lacs County should get familiar with the Mille Lacs County Land Services Office. 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 Mille Lacs County Land Services Office, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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

Download Mille Lacs County Land Services Office Forms:

• Minnesota Mechanics Lien Form
• Minnesota Lien Claimant’s Notice Form
• Minnesota Notice of Lien Rights Form for Prime Contractors

Lien FAQs for Mille Lacs County

What types of documents can I file at the Mille Lacs County Land Services Office?

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

Which office records mechanics liens in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota?

E-Filing

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota?

In Minnesota, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 120 days to file a lien after the date of last furnishing labor or materials. Subcontractors and suppliers have 120 days to file after date of last furnishing labor or materials.

What are the Mille Lacs County Land Services Office fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota:
All documents $46.00

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Mille Lacs County Land Services Office to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Mille Lacs County Land Services Office fees page for the latest information.

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

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Mille Lacs County Land Services Office, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$46.00.

How do I get copies of documents from the Mille Lacs County Land Services Office?

In Mille Lacs County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Mille Lacs County Land Services Office.