Tag: Iowa

  • Simplifile and e-Recording Services: Benefits and Limitations

    One of the conveniences of technology is the ability to accomplish things in a shorter amount of time than it would take to do the same task in an “analogue” fashion; email is faster than sending a piece of mail through the postal service. In many circumstances, the filing of construction notices and mechanics lien claims…

  • Iowa Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know

    Filing a mechanics lien in Iowa is easy with the right resources. Check out zlien ’s “5 things to know” and let us help you get paid! Iowa Mechanics Lien Coverage Is Fairly Broad Iowa mechanics lien law statutes allows for broad coverage, including any party who performed any labor on “any building or land…

  • Mechanics Liens: Electronic Filing

    E- filing is not just for your taxes.  While Every state offers filing by mail or walk-ins, more than 300 counties across the country offer electronic filing.  Every state is different when it comes to which office or department records mechanics liens. The most common offices are the County Recorder, Register of Deeds and the…

  • Attention Iowa Contractors – Zlien Expands Into Iowa

    The recent mid-west floods presents obvious challenges to the victims and their families. Less obvious, however, are the challenges that will be faced by contractors and those in the construction industry, as they pour sweat and finances into their businesses and into the region. Right now, contractors and “storm-chasers” from across the country are pouring…