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California Unconditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment

Download the official CA Civil Code § 8134 template. Warning: Signing this document instantly revokes your lien rights for the specified payment period, regardless of whether a check actually clears.

When is it safe to use this form?

In California, the Unconditional Waiver on Progress Payment should ONLY be used when:

  • You have already received the progress payment physically in hand or in your account.
  • The check has completely cleared the bank (not just deposited).
  • There is absolutely no doubt that you have been paid for the work completed through the "Through Date".
Critical Danger: If a General Contractor asks you to sign this form "so they can release the check", DO NOT SIGN IT. If their check bounces, you will have no legal recourse to place a mechanics lien on the property. Give them a "Conditional" waiver instead.

When NOT to use this form?

  • If you are waiting for a check to arrive: Use a Conditional waiver.
  • If the GC promises "the check is in the mail": Use a Conditional waiver.
  • If this is the final payment on the project: You must use a Final Waiver form.

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