Platinum Bonds Insurance Agency
Research before you apply.This bond allows property owners and contractors to discharge a mechanic's lien from their property by substituting a surety bond as security instead of paying the lien amount. The bond must be at least 150% of the lien amount or $7,500 (whichever is greater) and is filed with the county recorder's office. The lien au…
This bond allows property owners and contractors to discharge a mechanic's lien from their property by substituting a surety bond as security instead of paying the lien amount. The bond must be at least 150% of the lien amount or $7,500 (whichever is greater) and is filed with the county recorder's office. The lien au…
Property owners or general contractors who want to remove a mechanic's lien from real property without paying the disputed lien amount. The bond transfers the lien from the property to the bond, clearing the title for sale or refinancing while preserving the claimant's legal rights.
Payment bonds guarantee that a contractor will pay subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers. Typical Pricing:. • Small contracts: Commonly around 1–5% of the contract value. • Larger contracts: Rates generally scale lower as contract size increases. • Payment bonds: Often paired with performance bonds at a combined rate. • Full underwriting required: Credit, financials, experience, and bonding history reviewed. Payment bonds are required on most public proje…
Full underwriting required — typically 3–5 business days
The bond amount must be at least 150% of the disputed lien amount or $7,500, whichever is greater. For example, if the mechanic's lien is for $10,000, your bond amount would be $15,000. This amount ensures adequate protection for the lien claimant while the lien is transferred from the property to the bond.
The mechanic's lien is automatically discharged 30 days after filing the bond with the county recorder's office, unless the lien claimant challenges the bond in court during that period. Once discharged, the property title is cleared and the claimant's rights transfer to the bond instead of the real property.
You file the bond with the county recorder's office in the county where the real property is located. Indiana law (IC 32-28, as amended by HB 1021) allows direct filing with the recorder without requiring prior court approval, which streamlines the lien discharge process significantly compared to the previous procedure.
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