Free lien waiver forms

Free lien waiver templates

Four free, printable lien waiver templates (conditional and unconditional, progress and final) for projects in states without a statutory waiver form. If your project is in a statutory-form state such as California, Texas, Georgia or Arizona, use the statute's own form instead.

Last updated October 22, 2026 · By the Aequo AP construction team

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Each template opens as a printable page. Fill it in on paper or save it as a PDF; no email or sign-up required.

conditional · progressConditional Lien Waiver and Release on Progress PaymentUse a conditional progress waiver when a subcontractor or supplier is about to receive a progress payment: it releases lien rights for work through a stated date, but only once that payment actually clears.Open printable template unconditional · progressUnconditional Lien Waiver and Release on Progress PaymentUse an unconditional progress waiver after a progress payment has been received and the funds have cleared: it confirms payment and releases lien rights for work through a stated date, effective immediately.Open printable template conditional · finalConditional Lien Waiver and Release on Final PaymentUse a conditional final waiver when the last payment on a job (usually including released retention) is about to be made: it releases all remaining lien rights on the project, but only once that final payment clears.Open printable template unconditional · finalUnconditional Lien Waiver and Release on Final PaymentUse an unconditional final waiver after the final payment on a job has been received and the funds have cleared: it confirms the claimant has been paid in full and releases all lien rights on the project, effective immediately.Open printable template

Which lien waiver form do you need?

Pick by two questions: is this a progress payment or the final payment, and has the money cleared yet?

Which lien waiver template to use
Situation	Use this form
Requesting or about to receive a progress payment	Conditional progress waiver
Progress payment received and cleared	Unconditional progress waiver
About to receive the final payment (often with retention)	Conditional final waiver
Final payment received and cleared	Unconditional final waiver

When you must not use a generic template

In states with a mandatory statutory form, use the statute's wording. Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Wyoming all have statutory forms of some kind.

California, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi and Nevada make their statutory forms effectively mandatory. Florida's form is optional for the lienor, but a payer may not require a different one. Official sources:

Arizona lien waiver rules (official source: A.R.S. §33-1008)
California lien waiver rules (official source: Contractors State License Board — conditional and unconditional waiver and release forms)
Florida lien waiver rules (official source: Fla. Stat. §713.20)
Georgia lien waiver rules (official source: O.C.G.A. §44-14-366)
Texas lien waiver rules (official source: Tex. Prop. Code §§53.281–53.287)

The rest are covered in the lien waiver forms by state table.

How to fill in a lien waiver form

Identify the parties and project exactly, state the amount and the period covered, list any exceptions, and sign. A waiver with blanks or a vague project description invites disputes.

Claimant: the party giving up lien rights, with its legal name.
Customer and owner: who is paying, and who owns the property.
Project: name, address or legal description, and your job or subcontract number.
Amount and period: the payment amount and, for progress waivers, the through date.
Payment details (conditional forms): who the check is from and who it is payable to.
Exceptions: disputed claims, retention or change orders not being waived.
Signature, name, title and date. Add notarization only where required or requested.

Beyond the form: tracking waivers per payment

A correct form is only half the control. The other half is making sure no payment goes out without the matching waiver on file.

Read the complete lien waiver guide, the conditional vs unconditional comparison and the final waiver guide, or score your process with the lien-waiver risk assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Are these lien waiver templates free?

Yes. All four templates are free, need no sign-up, and can be printed or saved as a PDF from your browser.

Can I use these templates in any state?

No. They are written for states without a statutory waiver form. Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Wyoming have statutory forms; where the form is mandatory, a non-conforming waiver may be unenforceable, so use the statutory wording there.

Which lien waiver form should I use?

Match the form to the payment: a conditional progress waiver to get a progress payment, an unconditional progress waiver after it clears, and the final versions for the last payment on the job.

Does a lien waiver form need to be notarized?

Not usually. Most states do not require notarization, but some statutory forms include a notary block, and a payer may ask for one. Check the state table.

Who fills in a lien waiver form?

Usually the payer prepares it with the project, amount and dates, and the party being paid (the claimant) reviews, lists any exceptions, and signs it.

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With waiver enforcement on, Aequo Build creates a conditional waiver requirement for each subcontractor payment you make from Aequo, holds that payment until a reviewer verifies the waiver or an approver records a reasoned override, escalates overdue requests to the subcontractor and your team, and requests the unconditional waiver once the invoice is paid. It works with QuickBooks Online.

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What is a lien waiver?The complete guide: the four types, how the exchange works, and common mistakes.Conditional vs unconditional lien waiversSide-by-side comparison and when each one is safe to sign.Final lien waiversWhat a final waiver covers, and how it ties to retention and closeout.Construction lien releaseHow a recorded mechanic’s lien is released, and how it differs from a waiver.Lien waiver forms by stateStates with statutory waiver forms, with statute citations and links.Collecting waivers before paying subsThe general contractor workflow, and how Aequo Build runs it.Lien-waiver risk assessmentScore your waiver controls in five questions and find the weakest one.Construction AP knowledge centreGuides, benchmarks, and tools for contractor payables.

Sources

Primary sources checked on October 22, 2026. Statutes change; always confirm against the current text.