South Carolina Unconditional Lien Waiver and Release - Final Payment

South Carolina contractors can release lien rights after receiving final payment on a construction project with this Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien form.

• The lien release is only effective when the payment check is honored by the bank.
• The contractor warrants that all subtrades and suppliers have been paid or will be paid from the final payment.
• This release form should only be used if the contractor has received final payment (except for any disputed amounts).
• Downloadable and reusable MS Word template.
• Intended for use only in South Carolina.

Release lien rights on a construction job up to the date of a progress payment with this South Carolina Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien.

• The contractor releases its lien rights or claims for payment for labor, materials or equipment supplied for improvements to the property only up to the date specified in the release.
• The release is given on the express condition that the progress payment is properly endorsed and clears the customer's bank.
• Available in MS Word format. Buy once, use as often as you need.
• For use only in the State of South Carolina.

Issue your lien releases each time you receive a payment on a construction job with this set of South Carolina Lien Waiver and Release forms.

These South Carolina Lien Waiver and Release Forms allow contractors, suppliers and vendors to easily prepare releases each time a payment is received for labor, materials or equipment supplied to a worksite.

State Law Governing Lien Waivers

South Carolina law does not specify a statutory form for lien waivers. Both conditional and unconditional lien waivers are allowed, however, unconditional waivers must only be exchanged after payment, to protect contractors, subs and suppliers.

State law prohibits a party waiving its lien rights in the contract. Additionally, a party cannot waive lien rights prior to receiving payment.

What is Included in the Package

This package contains the following forms which allow you to partially or fully release your lien claim against an owner's property, as payment is received:

• Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment,
• Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Progress Payment,
• Conditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment, and
• Unconditional Waiver and Release of Lien Upon Final Payment.

Format and Jurisdiction

Download one set of the South Carolina Lien Waiver and Release Forms and you can use them for all of your construction projects. No additional fees or costs.

These forms are prepared in accordance with State laws and should only be used on projects within the State of South Carolina.