Michigan law (MCL § 570.1115) prescribes four forms, reproduced here word for word. Michigan calls them “partial” and “full” instead of “progress” and “final”. Pick your situation:
Two questions. Does this payment cover only part of the contract? Use a partial form; if it settles the contract in full, a full form. Has the payment actually been made? If not, use a conditional form — it takes effect only on payment (MCL § 570.1115(4)). Every Michigan form carries the statutory warning: do not sign blank or incomplete forms, retain a copy.
Michigan Compiled Laws § 570.1115(9) prescribes four forms: the Partial Conditional Waiver, the Partial Unconditional Waiver, the Full Conditional Waiver, and the Full Unconditional Waiver. Michigan says 'partial' and 'full' where other states say 'progress' and 'final'. The forms must be used in substantially the statutory format.
No. Section 570.1115 of the Michigan Compiled Laws requires only the signature of the lien claimant on the statutory form, with the date, address, and telephone number. No notarization and no witness are required by the statute.
Under MCL § 570.1115(4), a partial conditional waiver or a full conditional waiver is effective upon payment of the amount indicated in the waiver. Until that payment is actually made, the conditional waiver does not extinguish your construction lien rights.
No. MCL § 570.1115(1) makes it contrary to public policy to require a lien waiver as part of a contract before work is performed. Such an advance waiver is invalid, except to the extent that payment for labor and material furnished was actually made to the person giving the waiver.
Under MCL § 570.1115(7), if the improvement is to a residential structure, an owner, lessee, or designee may not rely on a waiver provided by anyone other than the named lien claimant — when a notice of furnishing was filed or excused — without first verifying the waiver's authenticity with the claimant in writing, by telephone, or personally. This rule is printed inside each statutory form.
Lien waiver forms for nearby states: Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin. ← Back to all states · Which states require a statutory lien waiver form? (reference table)
This tool is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Statutory text verified 2026-09-09 against the Michigan Legislature's official site (legislature.mi.gov). Not a substitute for a licensed Michigan attorney.