Lien waiver software for California general contractors.

Waiver forms

Statutory forms prescribed — waivers must follow the state form

Governing statute

Cal. Civ. Code §§ 8132, 8134, 8136, 8138 (statutory waiver forms; see also § 8120 et seq.)

Mechanics lien filing deadline

Direct/general contractor: within 90 days after completion of the work of improvement, or within 60 days after the owner records a Notice of Completion (or cessation). Subcontractors/suppliers: within 90 days after completion, or within 30 days after a recorded Notice of Completion (or cessation).

Preliminary notice

Within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials (required of all claimants except direct/general contractors, who must serve it only when a construction lender is involved). A late notice is effective only for work/materials furnished in the 20 days before it is served, plus thereafter.

Notarization

California does not require lien waivers to be notarized; because the waiver must substantially match the statutory form, adding a notary block/acknowledgment can deviate from the prescribed form and risks rendering the waiver invalid.

Electronic signatures

Accepted

Payment releases only on a signed waiver

Funds are staged in escrow and release automatically the moment your California sub signs — never before, never forgotten.

E-signature, no account for subs

Each sub gets a one-click signing link. They read the waiver and sign — no login, no app, no friction.

Audit-ready ledger

Every waiver, payment, signature timestamp, and IP recorded per project — ready for the title company, lender, or owner.

Does SureHold support California lien waivers?

Yes. SureHold sends California conditional and unconditional waivers on the verified statutory form, collects an e-signature from your sub, and records an audit trail. California is our verified statutory state.

Do my California subcontractors need an account to sign?

No. Subs sign from an emailed link — no account, no app, no fee. Faster signatures mean your records close on time.

How much does California lien waiver software cost?

SureHold publishes its pricing: free up to 10 payments a month, then $79/month (Growth) or $149/month (Pro). No quote or demo required.

Where can I read California's full lien waiver requirements?

Our California lien waiver page covers the forms, notarization, e-signature, and mechanics lien deadlines in detail, with sources. SureHold is not a law firm and this is not legal advice — consult a California construction attorney for project-specific questions.