Important LRF License Renewal Information
If you are a professional architect, engineer, landscape surveyor or other licensed professional, choosing to not pay the this fee will have no impact on your professional license.
Joining the lien recovery fund was a requirement for licensure as a professional from May 1995 to May 1996. You likely joined the lien recovery fund during
that period to avoid losing your professional license. Because of a change in 1996, remaining a member of the lien recovery fund for these types of professionals is entirely voluntary.
Mission Statement
The Utah Residence Lien Recovery Fund is an alternate payment source for contractors, laborers or suppliers whose liens are voided because a homeowner qualifies for protection under the Residence Lien Restriction and Lien Recovery Fund Act.
Program History
In 1994, the Utah Legislature recognized a problem within the residential construction industry. A few contractors were taking money for construction but not paying subcontractors and suppliers. Therefore, homeowners had to pay the subcontractors and suppliers directly to prevent loss of the home due to lien foreclosure. In effect, the homeowner had to pay twice for the same product or service. To correct this inequity, the legislature passed the Utah Residence Lien Restriction and Lien Recovery Fund Act.
Who can I contact for lien filing assistance?
The legislature has not authorized any state agency to assist contractors with filing, enforcing, collecting, etc. on any type of lien. All lien-related activities are handled through the civil court. Therefore, no one in state government can provide advice on how to file or enforce a lien. Persons needing such assistance are encouraged to obtain a copy of the laws related to mechanics’ liens.
For legal advice you may choose to contact:
General Information
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Telephone: (801) 530-6104 or (866) 275-3675 toll-free in Utah
Fax: (801) 530-6511 Attn LRF
Mail: DOPL-LRF
PO Box 146741
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6741
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