Services that accelerate your project speed

With our digital management system, real-time workflow access travels with you from the office to the construction site.

Your lien process needs someone watching it. That someone is us.

Our automated platform will maximize your time on every construction job

Caprenos tracks state law changes, updates forms in real time, and combines five decades of experience with advanced automation.

File a Preliminary Notice

Your first line of protection is backed by five decades of experience and supported by industry-leading technology. We prepare and serve Preliminary Notices while tracking state law changes and form updates.

File a Notice of Intent to Lien

In states requiring a Notice of Intent to Lien, we prepare and serve the notice with the same precision as every filing, helping protect your lien rights before a Mechanics Lien is recorded.

File a Mechanics Lien

Since 1976, Caprenos has prepared and recorded Mechanics Liens.

File a Mechanics Lien Release

Our streamlined lien release process ensures previously recorded Mechanics Liens, Bond Claims, and Stop Notices are properly released while meeting each state's signing and recording requirements.

File a Bond Claim

From preparation to delivery, every Bond Claim is prepared and served accurately, helping protect your payment rights on public works projects through compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.

File a Bond Claim Release

Caprenos prepares every release accurately and in compliance with applicable state requirements.

File a Stop Notice

In states such as California and Arizona, a Stop Notice helps protect your payment rights by requiring eligible project funds to be withheld until your claim has been resolved.

File a Stop Notice Release

We prepare the Release of Stop Notice accurately. This process protects your professional reputation while helping your project move forward.

Managing federal and public projects that can't fail

When project volume is high and compliance requirements are critical, Caprenos delivers the accuracy, consistency, and experience needed to keep your public works projects moving.

Miller Act Claim

Protecting subcontractors and material suppliers on federal construction projects where traditional Mechanics Liens do not apply. Caprenos prepares and serves claims against the payment bond.

Little Miller Act Claim

Protect your payment rights on state and local public works projects. Caprenos prepares and serves state-specific bond claims to help subcontractors and suppliers recover unpaid balances.

Transparent pricing, no surprises

Caprenos offers highly competitive pricing — with postage built into every preliminary notice fee. No hidden charges. Just straightforward pricing you can count on.

EASY to get started

Access the Caprenos platform to issue releases, track deadlines, and more.

support included

Questions are answered at no additional charge — support is part of our service.

Pay only for what you use

Send one notice or one thousand — you only pay for what you use, when you use it.

Certified mail

Certified mail postage is included for the first 2 mailings; additional mailings are billed separately.

Transparent pricing

Your total fee is based solely on the number of preliminary notices prepared each month — nothing more.

Competitive rates

Highly competitive pricing that outperforms the hidden costs of managing notices in-house.

Pricing examples

Prices vary based on state requirements and notice type.
Certified mail postage is charged for any mailings over 2 that are required on a Preliminary Notice.
Please Contact us for an exact quote.

SERVICEMONTHLY VOLUMEPRICE
Preliminary Notice1-10 per month$54 each
Preliminary Notice11-20 per month$53 each
Preliminary Notice21-30 per month$52 each
Preliminary Notice31-40 per month$51 each
Preliminary Notice41-50 per month$50 each
Preliminary Notice50+ per monthContact us
SERVICETURN AROUND TIMEPRICE (pre-paid)
Mechanics Lien and Stop Notice5-7 workdays$350 + recording fee
Mechanics Lien and Stop Notice2 workdays$450 + recording fee
HIGH VOLUME SERVICEPRICE
Miller Act$100
Little Miller Act$100
ADDITIONAL SERVICESPRICE
Green Card$15 each
Sub Copy$5 regular mail
Sub Copy$15 certified mail
New Customer Onboarding$45 one-time fee
1–2 Workday Rush Charge$30
3–4 Workday Rush Charge$25
Cancellation Fee$20

FAQ

Still have questions?

What is your process?

Submit your request. We handle everything else.

Here’s how it works:

  1. You submit a lien request— upload your invoice data through the Caprenos platform
  2. We verify property ownership— our team researches and confirms the legal property details for your project
  3. We prepare your Preliminary Notice— completed according to your state’s specific legal requirements and form standards
  4. We mail the notice— served to all required parties within the statutory deadline
  5. You receive confirmation— forms received by Caprenos before 1:30 PM will be considered received on that business day. Forms received after 1:30 PM will be considered received on the following business day
  6. We track your deadlines— Caprenos monitors state-specific timelines so nothing falls through the cracks

From start to finish, our team manages the legal research, document preparation, and mailing — so you can focus on running your business.

No. That’s exactly why we exist.

Since 1976, Caprenos has handled the legal complexity so you don’t have to. Our team:

  • Stays current on lien laws across all 50 states
  • Tracks form change requirements as legislation evolves
  • Maintains a deep knowledge base of state-specific statutes, deadlines, and filing procedures
  • Completes every Preliminary Notice according to your state’s exact legal requirements and time frames

You provide the project details. We handle the paperwork.

You’re never in the dark.

  • Processing confirmation— forms received by Caprenos before 1:30 PM will be considered received that business day. Forms received after 1:30 PM will be considered received the following business day. A confirmation will be sent to verify receipt and completion
  • Email and portal alerts— notifications at every stage so you know exactly where each filing stands
  • Document tracking— every notice is filed and tracked with full visibility, from preparation through mailing and delivery
  • Dedicated support— our admin team is available by phone at 858-560-4722 for real-time updates on any filing

Caprenos gives you total visibility with every lien filing.

Yes — every document is maintained in a searchable database for 18 months.

Caprenos keeps complete records of all client filings, including:

  • Preliminary Notices prepared and mailed
  • Property ownership research and verification details
  • State-specific forms and compliance documentation
  • Filing confirmations and delivery tracking
  • Historical records across all projects and trades