Who must sign and verify a mechanics lien?

Who must sign and verify a mechanics lien?

• A. The owner
• B. The claimant
• C. The architect
• D. The engineer

Answer: (B)

The key requirement is that a mechanics lien must be verified by the party asserting the claim—the claimant. The verification is a sworn statement, under penalty of perjury, confirming that the facts and amounts stated in the lien are true. Because the lien represents a debt owed for labor or materials, the person who filed the lien (or an authorized agent acting on their behalf) is the one who must sign and verify it. The owner, architect, or engineer do not sign to verify the lien unless they themselves are the claimant or have explicit authorization to verify on behalf of the claimant. This verification protects against false claims and provides a sworn, trustworthy basis for enforcement.

The key requirement is that a mechanics lien must be verified by the party asserting the claim—the claimant. The verification is a sworn statement, under penalty of perjury, confirming that the facts and amounts stated in the lien are true. Because the lien represents a debt owed for labor or materials, the person who filed the lien (or an authorized agent acting on their behalf) is the one who must sign and verify it. The owner, architect, or engineer do not sign to verify the lien unless they themselves are the claimant or have explicit authorization to verify on behalf of the claimant. This verification protects against false claims and provides a sworn, trustworthy basis for enforcement.