Lien Waiver FAQs

Common questions about lien waivers, types, and state requirements.

Where does “Required” come from?

From the project's **Lien Waiver Requirements** and any permitted correction on that expense. OwnerDraw does not apply one universal threshold to every project.

Does saving an expense send a waiver?

No. **Save & Continue to Waiver** saves the expense first, then opens the waiver work.

Does downloading a PDF mean it was sent or signed?

No. **Download Blank PDF** only downloads a supported blank form and records the activity. It is unavailable for **Conditional — final**; obtain the correct external form and use **Upload Signed Waiver** after it is signed.

Is final the same as unconditional?

No. Final describes the vendor's scope; unconditional describes payment clearance.

Where does the vendor's email come from?

From the Vendor Directory record the payment is linked to, when that record has an address saved. It is only a starting point: it stays editable, nothing is sent until you choose an action, and what you type or clear is kept. A retry, reminder, or renewal keeps the address that request already used rather than switching to a newer one. With no linked record or no saved address the field is blank — OwnerDraw does not guess from a company name. Editing it here does not change the Vendor Directory.

What if the email fails?

The request remains available. Correct the **Vendor email** and select **Retry email**; OwnerDraw reuses the existing signing link.

Can I upload a waiver signed elsewhere?

Yes. Use **Upload Signed Waiver**, select the form actually signed, attach the file, and identify every expense it covers. It is recorded as signed only after the upload and signed-document record succeed.

Where are earlier requests?

Expand **Documents & Activity** on the expense, or use the project's **Waiver Documents & Requests** list. That list shows each file's **Document type** and **Document status**. Select **Check requirement** to see whether the linked expense needs another step.

See [Lien Waivers in OwnerDraw: What to Send and When](/help/lien-waivers/lien-waivers-page-guide) for all statuses and next actions.