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Collect Signed Lien Waivers With Every Progress Payment

Paying subs without collecting lien waivers exposes the property to double-payment claims. Request, track and store the right waiver automatically with each payment.

difficulty Intermediatesetup 30 minresult Every payment pairs with its signed waiver automatically — the lien exposure gap closes for good.
  1. 1

    Trigger on Payment

    When a progress payment is approved, create the matching waiver requirement.

  2. 2

    Send the Right Waiver

    Add a DocuSign node sending the conditional or unconditional waiver for that payment.

  3. 3

    Track to Signature

    Chase unsigned waivers and hold the next payment until received.

  4. 4

    Store the Chain

    File each signed waiver against its payment for closing.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow with a test payment. Confirm the waiver flow completes.

Frequently asked questions

Conditional vs unconditional?

Conditional before funds clear, unconditional after — the workflow picks by payment status so you never mix them.

Who needs this most?

GCs and owners on any multi-sub project — one missed waiver can cost the full sub payment twice.

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