In Virginia, a mechanics lien must include which specific information to be valid?
Correct Answer
D) A sworn statement of account showing work performed and materials furnished
Virginia mechanics lien law requires a sworn statement of account detailing the work performed and materials furnished to establish a valid lien claim against the property.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Virginia Code § 43-4 requires that a mechanics lien include a sworn statement of account (also called a memorandum of lien) itemizing the work performed and materials furnished, along with the amount claimed. This sworn statement is the cornerstone of a valid lien because it documents the claimant's right to payment with specificity and under oath.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Proof of workers' compensation insurance
Proof of workers' compensation insurance is a business licensing requirement, not an element of a valid mechanics lien claim. Workers' comp insurance protects employees — it has no bearing on whether a lien is properly perfected against a property.
Option B: Property owner's social security number
The property owner's social security number is never required on a mechanics lien and would raise serious privacy concerns. Liens identify property by legal description and owner name, not personal identification numbers.
Option C: General contractor's license number
While a general contractor may have a license number, the license number of the GC is not a required element of a valid mechanics lien under Virginia law. The lien must document the claimant's account, not licensing credentials.
Memory Technique
A lien is a SWORN STORY of the work: Sworn Statement = Who did What Work, When, and for how much. Think 'Lien = Labor Invoice under Oath.'
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