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Maine Stop Payment Notice Release Bond

Maine's mechanics lien law, 10 M.R.S. chapter 603, uses liens on the property and has no stop payment notice procedure, so no stop notice release bond is used.

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Maine Stop Payment Notice Release BondCourt and release bond
Not used in this state
Lien law10 M.R.S. §§3251-3269
Stop notice procedureNone
Required byNot applicable
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  1. 01Apply onceTell us about your business and what the bond is for. One application covers most contractor bonds.
  2. 02The surety reviews itPropeller Bonds, our surety partner, reviews your application and sets the terms. We show you the terms before you commit.
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About this bond

What a stop payment notice release bond is

In a few states, an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can serve a stop payment notice (also called a stop notice) on the owner or construction lender, which then holds back money owed on the job. A release bond lets that money be paid out; the claimant then claims against the bond instead.

In Maine

Maine's mechanics lien law, 10 M.R.S. chapter 603, uses liens on the property and has no stop payment notice procedure, so no stop notice release bond is used.

You need this bond if you're

  • A general contractor whose payments are being held
  • A property owner or public agency holding funds
  • A construction lender holding loan funds

What the surety looks at

The claim, the dispute behind it and your finances.

FAQs

Common questions.

Does Maine use stop payment notices?

See the facts above. Most states use mechanic's liens and payment bonds instead, and don't have a stop notice procedure.

How is this different from a lien release bond?

A lien release bond frees the property. A stop payment notice release bond frees the money being held by the owner or lender.

What does it cost?

You pay a premium, not the bond amount. The surety sets the premium after it reviews your application, usually as a percentage of the bond amount. We show you the terms before you commit.

How do I get one through BLDAssure?

Apply once with us. We collect the details the surety needs, Propeller Bonds (our surety partner) reviews the application and issues the bond, and we help you file it with whoever requires it.

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Sources

  1. 10 M.R.S. chapter 603, mechanics liens

General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm the current requirement with the agency or owner that asks for the bond. Facts checked Oct 23, 2026.

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