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📋 Unconditional Lien Waiver Template

Free downloadable unconditional lien waiver template for final payments (waiver effective immediately upon signing).

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Format: Text (.txt - can be converted to PDF)
Last Updated: February 2026
File Size: ~2 KB

📥 Download Unconditional Lien Waiver Template

Note: This is a text file that can be printed or converted to PDF. Also see our Lien Waiver Generator.

Template Sections​

Waiver Information​

  • Project Name
  • Project Address
  • Owner Name
  • Contractor Name
  • Waiver Type (Final Payment)
  • Payment Application Number
  • Final Payment Date

Payment Details​

  • Final Payment Amount
  • Payment Date
  • Check Number (if applicable)

Waiver Statement​

  • Amount Waived
  • Period Covered
  • Unconditional Language (waiver effective immediately)

Exceptions​

  • None (for final payment)
  • Or specify any exceptions

Signatures​

  • Company Name
  • Signature
  • Printed Name
  • Title
  • Date
  • Notarization (if required by state)

Important Notes​

Unconditional Waivers:

  • Effective IMMEDIATELY upon signing — even if payment bounces
  • Use only when payment has been received AND cleared your bank account
  • Riskier for contractors/suppliers than conditional waivers
  • This template uses the California statutory form per Civil Code §8134
danger

An unconditional waiver is enforceable against you even if the check bounces or payment is reversed. Only sign after funds have cleared. If pressured to sign before payment clears, use a conditional waiver instead.

California Requirements:

  • California requires use of statutory waiver forms (Civil Code §§8132-8138)
  • Non-statutory forms may be void and unenforceable under Civil Code §8120
  • No notarization required in California
  • Unconditional waivers exist for both progress payments (§8134) and final payments (§8138)

Best Practices​

  1. Sign ONLY after payment has cleared your bank account
  2. Verify the cleared amount matches the waiver amount
  3. Never sign unconditional under pressure before funds clear
  4. Get unconditional waivers from your subs for the same period
  5. Keep copies in your project files
  6. Track all waivers issued in a log
  7. For progress payments, prefer conditional waivers whenever possible