How is a lien recorded?

A lien is a legal claim or right against a property that typically serves as security for a debt or obligation. Recording a lien is an important step because it provides public notice of the lien’s existence and establishes the priority of the creditor's claim against the property.

The correct method of recording a lien involves submitting it to the clerk of the circuit court. This process ensures that the lien becomes part of the official public record, making it discoverable by potential buyers, lenders, or other interested parties. The clerk of the circuit court maintains these records, and when a lien is recorded, it is indexed in a way that allows for easy retrieval, providing transparency and legal protection to creditors.

Other methods listed, such as public referendums, local newspapers, and electronic filing with the state, do not serve the specific legal purpose of recording liens. A public referendum typically pertains to legislative decisions rather than property claims, local newspapers might publish notices but do not constitute an official recording process, and while electronic filing might be possible, it generally must still meet the requirements set by the circuit court or local jurisdiction for the lien to be considered duly recorded.