Colorado lien waiver requirements

Colorado does not prescribe a statutory lien waiver form — any form works, conditional or unconditional. A Colorado waiver typically also states that debts owed to third parties for the covered work have been or will be timely paid.

This guide covers what a Colorado waiver should contain, notarization, and the lien deadline. It is general information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with a Colorado construction attorney.

Colorado at a glance

Mandatory statutory form

No — Colorado does not prescribe a waiver form

Governing lien law

Colorado Revised Statutes Title 38, Article 22

Typical content

Includes a statement that third-party debts for the work are/will be paid

Lien filing deadline

Generally within 4 months of last work (2 months for laborers) — confirm

Notarization

Not required unless a party requests it

How ClearLien handles Colorado waivers

ClearLien automates the waiver loop for general contractors on QuickBooks Online: pay a subcontractor’s bill and the waiver is drafted from the payment, sent for no-account signing on any phone, and stored with a full audit trail — with retainage carved out. Minnesota’s form is live today and Colorado’s statutory forms are on the roadmap — start free and you’ll be ready the moment Colorado support goes live.

Colorado lien waiver FAQs

Does Colorado require a specific lien waiver form?

No. Colorado does not provide a statutory waiver form and accepts both conditional and unconditional waivers. A waiver should identify the amount waived, the property, and that third-party debts for the work are paid or will be paid timely.

Do Colorado lien waivers need to be notarized?

No. Colorado does not require notarization for a lien waiver to be effective, though a client may request it.

What is the Colorado mechanic’s lien deadline?

Generally a lien statement is recorded within 4 months of last furnishing (2 months for laborers). Deadlines are strict — confirm the one that applies to you.

Are electronic signatures valid in Colorado?

Generally yes, under Colorado’s adoption of UETA and the federal ESIGN Act. ClearLien records a full audit trail and stores the signed PDF tamper-evident with a content hash.

Does ClearLien support Colorado?

ClearLien automates the lien-waiver loop for general contractors on QuickBooks Online — pay a bill and the waiver is drafted, sent for no-account signing, and stored with an audit trail. Minnesota is live today and Colorado is on the roadmap; start free and you’ll be ready when Colorado support goes live.