Which document must be recorded in the county recorder's office to perfect a mechanics' lien in Arizona?
Correct Answer
D) Claim of lien
Under A.R.S. 33-981, the claim of lien must be recorded in the county recorder's office to perfect the mechanics' lien.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under A.R.S. 33-981, recording a Claim of Lien in the county recorder's office is the formal legal step that 'perfects' the mechanics' lien, making it enforceable against the property and binding on subsequent purchasers and lenders.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Notice of completion
A Notice of Completion is recorded by the owner to start the clock on lien filing deadlines — it does not itself perfect a lien. Confusing these two documents is a common error.
Option B: Notice to owner
A Notice to Owner is served on the property owner to preserve lien rights but is not recorded in the county recorder's office and does not by itself perfect the lien.
Option C: Preliminary 20-day notice
A Preliminary 20-Day Notice is served on the owner, lender, and general contractor within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials. It is a prerequisite to filing a lien but is not the document recorded to perfect it.
Memory Technique
CLAIM = RECORDED. Think of 'claiming your territory on a map' — you record your Claim of Lien on the public record (county recorder) to mark your interest in the property.
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