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Home | The Process | Your Role in the Project
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Working Together Like a Hammer and Nails
This information will provide a brief explanation of the responsibilities and points of interest to assist you with the various filing options and features of the LiensNC system.
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OwnerA person or entity who ordered the improvement to be made, has an interest in the real property being improved (including a contractual interest to purchase the property), and for whom the improvement is being made.
The owner is responsible for appointing the Lien Agent, which registers the project into the LiensNC system. Points of Interest: HOW TO FILE AN APPOINTMENT OF LIEN AGENT HOW TO NOTIFY THE LIEN AGENT |
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Potential Lien ClaimantA person or entity entitled to claim a lien for improvements to the real property if not paid. (i.e. contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, landscapers, surveyors, developers, graders, pavers, electricians, water/sewer/curb & gutter installers, demolition, or any other person or entity who contracts to furnish labor, services, materials or rental equipment for improvements)
PLCs will want to give notice to the Lien Agent, which will help protect their lien rights. Points of Interest: HOW TO SEARCH FOR FILINGS HOW TO FILE A NOTICE TO LIEN AGENT HOW TO NOTIFY THE LIEN AGENT |
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Closing Attorney or AgentLiensNC helps closing attorneys, settlement agents, lenders, etc. quickly and easily determine which potential lien claimants have filed a Notice to Lien Agent.
Closing entities can search the LiensNC system to determine from whom waivers and subordinations may be needed to protect their clients at closing. In addition, the closing entity may find it helpful to monitor these filings throughout the life of a construction project by filing a notification request. Points of Interest: HOW TO SEARCH FOR FILINGS HOW TO RUN A RELATED FILINGS REPORT HOW TO FILE A NOTIFICATION REQUEST |
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Lien AgentA title insurance company or title insurance agent licensed to do business in North Carolina, who has registered with the North Carolina Department of Insurance as an authorized Lien Agent. (NOTE: The Lien Agent is not obligated to insure a property solely because of serving as Lien Agent and should not be confused with title insurance company.)
Lien Agents listed in the online system drop-down list are participating with the LiensNC website. Points of Interest: HOW TO BECOME A LIEN AGENT HOW TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT PROJECTS |
Not sure what your role in the construction project is? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and/or Definitions sections for guidance.