Generating Lien Waivers

RIVET generates state-compliant lien waivers with a few clicks. The correct form, proper amounts, and all required information are automatically populated.

01. Generating from a Pay Application

The most common way to generate a lien waiver is from your pay application:

1. Open the pay application
2. Click Generate Lien Waiver
3. Select the waiver type (conditional or unconditional)
4. Review the pre-filled information
5. Generate and download the PDF

Automatic Population

RIVET automatically fills in:

• Your company information (from firm settings)
• Project name and address
• GC/owner information
• Through date (from pay app period)
• Amount (from pay app amount)
• State-specific statutory language

02. Standalone Waiver Generation

You can also generate waivers outside of a pay application:

1. Navigate to your project
2. Go to Lien Waivers tab
3. Click New Lien Waiver
4. Select the waiver type
5. Enter or verify the details
6. Generate the document

When to Use

• GC requests a waiver outside of billing cycle
• You need to replace a lost waiver
• Creating unconditional waiver after payment

03. Selecting the Right Type

Conditional Progress

Use when:

• Submitting with a pay application
• You haven't received payment yet

Unconditional Progress

Use when:

• You've received and deposited payment
• GC requires proof of prior payment before next payment

Conditional Final

Use when:

• Submitting your final pay application
• Final payment hasn't been received

Unconditional Final

Use when:

• You've received final payment including retainage
• Payment has cleared your bank

04. Reviewing Waiver Details

Before generating, verify:

05. Download Options

RIVET provides several download formats:

PDF

Standard format for printing or emailing. Can be signed physically or electronically.

Fillable PDF

If you need to add additional information before signing, use the fillable format.

06. Signing Options

After generating, you can sign the waiver:

Physical Signature

1. Download PDF
2. Print
3. Sign with pen
4. Scan or photo the signed document
5. Upload to RIVET for records

Electronic Signature

RIVET supports e-signature workflows. See Signature Workflow for details.

07. Including with Pay Application

When submitting your pay app, include the lien waiver:

1. Generate the waiver from the pay app
2. Sign the waiver
3. Attach to your submission email
4. Or use RIVET's combined submission feature

08. Tracking Generated Waivers

RIVET keeps a record of all generated waivers:

• Generation date and time
• Waiver type and amount
• Associated pay application
• Signature status
• Downloaded copies

09. Common Issues

Wrong Amount

If the amount is wrong, verify your pay application. The waiver pulls from the pay app amount.

Wrong State Form

Check the project address. The state determines which form is used.

Missing Information

Some fields pull from firm and project settings. Update those settings if information is missing or incorrect.

10. Best Practices

Next Steps

Learn about the signature workflow for requesting and tracking waiver signatures.