Unconditional Waiver on Final Payment
Permanently releases all lien rights the moment you sign. Only sign after final payment including retainage has fully cleared. Download the California statutory form.
This is the most permanent waiver in construction. It immediately and unconditionally releases every lien right you have on the project — including retainage and any outstanding amounts — the moment you sign it.
When to use
Only sign after your final payment including retainage has fully cleared your bank, all change orders are resolved and paid, and you have zero remaining claims on the project. There is no undoing this waiver.
Unconditional Waiver on Final Payment
California Civil Code Section 8138 · Word document, fill in and print
Download Unconditional Waiver — Final Payment (.docx)This template reflects California Civil Code Section 8138. Laws may be updated — verify current statutory language before use. For general educational purposes only, not legal advice.
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For general educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Consult a California construction attorney for your situation.
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