Guide to filing a mechanics lien in White Pine County

Filing a mechanics lien with the White Pine County Recorder is a quick and painless process if you include all the necessary information and get your lien claim right the first time. This page helps you do just that by compiling useful information about Nevada lien law and the White Pine County Recorder’s Office.

Before we get into White Pine County, let’s look at three of the most important aspects of Nevada lien law:

  1. Some parties can’t file a mechanics lien in Nevada. Material suppliers and unlicensed contractors may not have lien rights under Nevada lien law.
  2. Lien claimants need to send preliminary notices to the property owner. The deadline to submit a preliminary notice is 31 days after first work, and if you fail to send one to the property owner, you could lose your right to file a mechanics lien.
  3. Contractors must send a copy of the lien to the property owner. Failure to send a copy of your lien could invalidate your lien claim.

Learn more about Nevada lien law on our Nevada Mechanics Lien Law FAQ. You can also take a deeper dive into Nevada’s preliminary notice requirements on our page dedicated to Nevada Preliminary Notices.

Below are a set of FAQs that answer questions about the White Pine County Recorder’s Office. You can use this page as a reference for White Pine County’s recording requirements, margin and page size requirements, recording fees, contact information, and much more.

For a comprehensive explanation of the entire mechanics lien process in Nevada, check out our Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Mechanics Lien in Nevada.

Where is the White Pine County Recorder's Office that files mechanics liens?

You can record a mechanics lien in at the White Pine County Recorder’s Office at:

801 Clark Street
Suite 1
Ely, NV 89301
Phone: 775-293-6507
Fax: 775-289-9686

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

What is White Pine County's recording backlog?

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

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

If the project is located in White Pine County, then you need to file your mechanics lien here.

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

The requirements for recording a mechanics lien at the White Pine Recorder’s Office are as follows:

  1. All documents to be recorded must be printed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper.
  2. You must include a 3×3 inch square in the top right-hand corner on the first page of your mechanics lien.
  3. The first page of your mechanics lien must have a 1 inch margin on both sides and bottom.
  4. All subsequent pages must have a 1 inch margin on both sides, top, and bottom.
  5. Pages may not be printed double-sided.
  6. Pages may not be bound together.
  7. You may not attach additional documents or materials to the pages of your mechanics lien.
  8. Mechanics liens must not have highlighter marks or other colored markings.
  9. Text size may be no smaller than 10-point Times New Roman.
  10. Documents must be printed in black ink only.
  11. There must be a maximum on 9 lines of text per vertical inch.

The following information is also required for Nevada mechanics lien claims:

  1. Your name and address.
  2. The hiring party’s name and address.
  3. The property owner’s name and address.
  4. If you’re being represented by an attorney, include their name and address too.
  5. Include the total lien amount.
  6. Include a statement for the contract’s terms and the payment information for the project.

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

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

  1. All documents to be recorded must be printed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper.
  2. The first page of your mechanics lien must have a 3 by 3 inch square in the top right hand corner and a 1 inch margin on the sides and bottom.
  3. Subsequent pages must have a 1 inch margin on the top, both sides, and bottom.
  4. Text must be no smaller than 10-point Times New Roman.
  5. Mechanics liens must be printed in black ink only.

How can I make payment to the White Pine County Recorder?

The White Pine County Recorder accepts the following forms of payment:

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit and debit
  • Money order

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

The recording fees and copy fees at the White Pine County Recorder’s Office are as follows:

Recording

It costs a flat fee of $37 to record a mechanics lien.

Copies

It costs $1 per page for copies, and certification of copies costs $4 per document.

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

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

In Person

You can inquire at the in person at:

801 Clark Street
Suite 1
Ely, NV 89301
Phone: 775-293-6507
Fax: 775-289-9686

By Mail

You can send this Recorder’s Public Records Request form to the Recorder’s Office.

Online

Lastly, you can search the county’s Public Records online at this address:

Digital Research Room

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

Most participants on a construction project have the right to lien in Nevada. If you provided $500 or more in labor or materials for the project, you likely have the right to file.

However, the two parties that may not file a mechanics lien in Nevada are material suppliers and unlicensed contractors who are performing work that requires a license.

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

The general deadline to file a mechanics lien in Nevada is 90 days after last work or the official end of the project, whichever comes later.