About SimpleLiens

You did the work. You deserve to get paid.

Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers get stiffed every day not because the law isn't on their side, but because the process to protect their rights is buried in paperwork, legal jargon, and attorney fees most of them can't justify. We built SimpleLiens to fix that.

15 minutes

Average filing time

0

Lawyers required

Flat fees

No surprises, ever

Why we exist

The system was broken.
We rebuilt it.

Mechanic’s lien laws exist for one reason: to protect the people who build things. But somewhere along the way, exercising those rights became a project in itself. Miss a deadline by a day lien rights gone. File in the wrong format lien invalid. Hire an attorney to do it right there goes half of what you were owed.

We’ve seen contractors walk away from tens of thousands of dollars not because they had a weak case, but because the paperwork was confusing and the clock ran out. That’s not a legal problem. It’s a systems problem.

SimpleLiens exists because getting paid for work you've already done shouldn't require a law degree.

We built a platform that handles the entire process online document preparation, notarization, certified mail, and county filing for a fraction of what an attorney charges. No legalese. No back-and-forth. No wondering if you missed something. Just a straightforward process that works.

We started in one of the most complex lien law states in the country. If we could make it simple there, we could make it simple anywhere. We’re now live in multiple states and growing.

What we do

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

We offer a focused set of services built around one goal: making sure contractors get paid. Every document is state-specific and built for the filing requirements of your state not generic paperwork.

Pre-Lien Notice

Preserve your right to file a lien before it's too late. We prepare, notarize, and mail your notice via USPS Certified Mail fully compliant with state law.

Lien Affidavit Filing

File a mechanic's lien against a property directly through our platform. We handle document prep, notarization, and county recording same or next business day.

Lien Release

Got paid? We'll prepare and file your lien release to remove the lien from the property record keeping your professional reputation clean.

Bond Claim

Working on a public project? You can't lien government property but you can file a bond claim. We handle the full process for public works contractors.

Online Notary

Need a document notarized fast? Our certified electronic notary service is available 7 days a week with instant delivery no office visit required.

USPS Certified Mail

Certified mail with Return Receipt we handle addressing, printing, and mailing so you have documented proof of delivery that holds up in court.

How we operate

What we stand for

Contractors first, always

Every decision we make starts with the same question: does this make it easier for contractors to protect their payment rights? If the answer is no, we don't build it.

Transparency over jargon

Lien law is complicated enough. We write every document, guide, and instruction in plain English. You should always know exactly what you're signing and why.

Technology that actually helps

We didn't digitize a broken process we rebuilt it. Our platform handles the complexity so you don't have to track deadlines, formats, or county-specific requirements by hand.

Flat fees, no surprises

You know the price before you start. No retainers, no hourly billing, no add-ons that appear at checkout. What you see is what you pay.

Ready to protect your payment rights?

Start your first document in minutes. No account required to get started just answer a few questions and we’ll handle the rest.

Easy Lien Assistant
All States
👋 Welcome! Just tell us about your situation and we'll let you know if you're eligible to file a lien.