Arizona's lien waiver law
Arizona sets four forms. A waiver and release is unenforceable unless it follows substantially one of them. The forms below are copied word for word from Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1008, read on 2026-10-09. Blank lines in the statute are shown as underscores.
Which form to use
| Form | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Conditional waiver and release on progress payment | Asking for a progress payment that has not cleared yet |
| Unconditional waiver and release on progress payment | A progress payment that is already in your account |
| Conditional waiver and release on final payment | Asking for the final payment, not yet cleared |
| Unconditional waiver and release on final payment | The final payment is already in your account |
Pick the form in the generator above, type your details after each label, and print it. Keep a copy of every waiver you sign.
Conditional waiver and release on progress payment
Conditional waiver and release on progress paymentConditional waiver and release on progress payment
Project: __________
Job No.: __________
On receipt by the undersigned of a check from __________
(maker of check)
in the sum of $__________ payable to __________
(amount of check) (payee or payees of check)
and when the check has been properly endorsed and has been paid by the bank on which it is drawn, this document becomes effective to release any mechanic's lien, any state or federal statutory bond right, any private bond right, any claim for payment and any rights under any similar ordinance, rule or statute related to claim or payment rights for persons in the undersigned's position that the undersigned has on the job of __________
(owner)
located at __________ to the following
(job description)
extent. This release covers a progress payment for all labor, services, equipment or materials furnished to the jobsite or to __________,
(person with whom undersigned contracted)
through __________ only and does not cover any retention,
(date)
pending modifications and changes or items furnished after that date. Before any recipient of this document relies on it, that person should verify evidence of payment to the undersigned.
The undersigned warrants that he either has already paid or will use the monies he receives from this progress payment to promptly pay in full all of his laborers, subcontractors, materialmen and suppliers for all work, materials, equipment or services provided for or to the above referenced project up to the date of this waiver.
Date: __________ __________
(Company name)
By: __________
(Signature)
__________
(Title)
Unconditional waiver and release on progress payment
Unconditional waiver and release on progress paymentUnconditional waiver and release on progress payment
Project: __________
Job No.: __________
The undersigned has been paid and has received a progress payment in the sum of $__________ for all labor, services, equipment or material furnished to the jobsite or to __________
(person with whom undersigned contracted)
on the job of __________
(owner)
located at __________
(job description)
and does hereby release any mechanic's lien, any state or federal statutory bond right, any private bond right, any claim for payment and any rights under any similar ordinance, rule or statute related to claim or payment rights for persons in the undersigned's position that the undersigned has on the above referenced project to the following extent. This release covers a progress payment for all labor, services, equipment or materials furnished to the jobsite or to __________
(person with whom undersigned contracted)
through __________ only and does not cover any retention,
(date)
pending modifications and changes or items furnished after that date.
The undersigned warrants that he either has already paid or will use the monies he receives from this progress payment to promptly pay in full all of his laborers, subcontractors, materialmen and suppliers for all work, materials, equipment or services provided for or to the above referenced project up to the date of this waiver.
Dated: __________ __________
(Company name)
By: __________
(Signature)
__________
(Title)
Notice: This document waives rights unconditionally and states that you have been paid for giving up those rights. This document is enforceable against you if you sign it, even if you have not been paid. If you have not been paid, use a conditional release form.
Conditional waiver and release on final payment
Conditional waiver and release on final paymentConditional waiver and release on final payment
Project: __________
Job No.: __________
On receipt by the undersigned of a check from __________
(maker of check)
in the sum of $__________ payable to __________
(amount of check) (payee or payees of check)
and when the check has been properly endorsed and has been paid by the bank on which it is drawn, this document becomes effective to release any mechanic's lien, any state or federal statutory bond right, any private bond right, any claim for payment and any rights under any similar ordinance, rule or statute related to claim or payment rights for persons in the undersigned's position, the undersigned has on the job of __________ located at __________.
(owner) (job description)
This release covers the final payment to the undersigned for all labor, services, equipment or materials furnished to the jobsite or to __________,
(person with whom undersigned contracted)
except for disputed claims in the amount of $__________. Before any recipient of this document relies on it, the person should verify evidence of payment to the undersigned.
The undersigned warrants that he either has already paid or will use the monies he receives from this final payment to promptly pay in full all his laborers, subcontractors, materialmen and suppliers for all work, materials, equipment or services provided for or to the above referenced project up to the date of this waiver.
Dated: __________ __________
(Company name)
By: __________
(Signature)
__________
(Title)
Unconditional waiver and release on final payment
Unconditional waiver and release on final paymentUnconditional waiver and release on final payment
Project: __________
Job No.: __________
The undersigned has been paid in full for all labor, services, equipment or material furnished to the jobsite or to __________,
(person with whom undersigned contracted)
on the job of __________ located at __________
(owner) (job description)
and does hereby waive and release any right to mechanic's lien, any state or federal statutory bond right, any private bond right, any claim for payment and any rights under any similar ordinance, rule or statute related to claim or payment rights for persons in the undersigned's position, except for disputed claims for extra work in the amount of $ __________.
The undersigned warrants that he either has already paid or will use the monies he receives from this final payment to promptly pay in full all of his laborers, subcontractors, materialmen and suppliers for all work, materials, equipment or services provided for or to the above referenced project.
Dated: __________ __________
(Company name)
By: __________
(Signature)
__________
(Title)
Notice:
This document waives rights unconditionally and states that you have been paid for giving up those rights. This document is enforceable against you if you sign it, even if you have not been paid. If you have not been paid, use a conditional release form.
Arizona lien filing deadline
Within 120 days after completion of the work, or within 60 days if a notice of completion has been recorded. (Arizona Revised Statutes 33-993). A waiver does not stop this clock. See deadlines in every state.
Before you sign
This page is general information, not legal advice. The forms are the words of the statute as published by the state; laws change, so check the current code, and ask a construction attorney in Arizona about anything unusual.
Sources: Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1008, checked 2026-10-09; Arizona Revised Statutes 33-993, checked 2026-10-09.