Ontario Non-Payment Workflow

# Ontario Form 1.2 Notice of Non-Payment Generator

When owner non-payment starts putting pressure on the rest of the
payment chain, the paperwork needs to be organized fast. Blue Crane
gives you a cleaner place to gather the project, invoice, and service
details before the notice package moves downstream. Blue Crane Works in Hamilton, Ontario publishes this worksheet free.

[Open the Form 1.2 worksheet](https://bluecraneworks.ca/tools.html?form=notice-of-non-payment-form-12#form-library)
[Read Form 1.2 Guide](https://bluecraneworks.ca/form-1-2-deadline-trap.html)

![Blue Crane tools page showing the Form 1.2 notice of non-payment preview and field inputs.](https://bluecraneworks.ca/assets/seo/form-1-2-tools-preview.png)

Actual Blue Crane [Form 1.2](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/180303) preview from the tools library.

## When this page helps

This page fits the moment when a contractor needs to pull the
project and invoice record together around a non-payment issue before
the notice package is drafted and served.

- Owner-side payment disputes

- Downstream notice preparation

- Service and recordkeeping cleanup

## What to gather first

Strong notice prep starts with a complete record, not just the form title.

- Project name and contract chain

- Proper invoice and owner issue details

- Subcontractor being served

- Service, delivery, and support notes

## Timeline context

These notices sit inside strict Ontario [prompt payment](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90c30) timelines.
Use this generator to organize the record, then review the deadline
context carefully before anything goes out.

[Proper invoice & prompt payment rules](https://bluecraneworks.ca/articles/ontario-construction-act-proper-invoice-prompt-payment)
[Deadline Guide](https://bluecraneworks.ca/form-1-2-deadline-trap.html)
[Proper Invoice](https://bluecraneworks.ca/ontario-proper-invoice-generator.html)
[Form 1.2 on Ontario Trade Registry](https://ontariotraderegistry.ca/compliance/notice-of-non-payment-prompt-payment/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Does this page give legal advice?

No. It helps structure the form record and project details so the
team can work from a cleaner package.

### Can I use it before every detail is final?

Yes. Many teams use it as a working draft first, then tighten the
service and project details before finalizing the package.

### What should I read before using it in a live dispute?

Start with the Blue Crane Form 1.2 guide on this page and confirm
the timing and project context before the notice moves.

Next Step

## Build the Form 1.2 record before the deadline pressure builds

Open the generator, gather the project and invoice details, and keep a
cleaner notice record tied to the rest of the payment paperwork.

[Open the Form 1.2 worksheet](https://bluecraneworks.ca/tools.html?form=notice-of-non-payment-form-12#form-library)
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Source: https://bluecraneworks.ca/ontario-form-1-2-notice-of-non-payment-generator