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Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien FAQs, Guide, Form & Resources
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Missouri Notice of Intent Overview
For Suppliers & Others
General contractors don't need to send a Notice of Intent to Lien in order to preserve Missouri mechanics lien rights.
All subcontractors hired by someone other than the property owner must send a Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien.
10 Days Before Filing Lien
A Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien must be served at least 10 days prior to filing a lien.
All suppliers must send a Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien.
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Only 10 states require a Notice of Intent to Lien, and Missouri is one of them. For lien claimants hired by someone other than the property owner, a Notice of Intent to Lien must be sent before a valid and enforceable mechanics lien claim can be filed. This requirement is created by § 429.100 of Missouri’s mechanics lien statute – which states the notice must be served at least 10 days prior to a lien filing (when required).
Sending a Notice of Intent to Lien can be a powerful tool for getting paid in any state. But, because Notices of Intent to Lien are actually required in Missouri, they tend to carry a bit more weight. Since most claimants must serve a Notice of Intent before filing a lien, recipients will know that the threat of a lien claim isn’t an empty one.
Notice requirements can be intimidating, but they’re pretty straightforward in Missouri. Essentially, it’s just a simple form that’s served on the property owner via personal service through the sheriff’s office. Serving of a Notice of Intent to Lien is even easier when using an online platform.
This page will provide answers to frequently asked questions, (free) downloadable forms, and other info on the Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien requirements.
Missouri Notice of Intent FAQs
Missouri is home to some interesting and complex notice requirements. For contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and others hired by someone other than the property owner, a Notice of Intent to Lien will be required before a mechanics lien can be filed. Because most lien claimants will have to send a Notice of Intent before they can proceed with their lien claims, it's crucial to understand the following requirements. Below, you can find common questions and answers regarding Missouri's Notice of Intent to Lien requirements. And of course, keep in mind that it's a good idea to send a Notice of Intent even if it isn't required.
For Subcontractors, Suppliers, Equipment Rental Companies, and Others
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Is a Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien required?
For contractors hired directly by the property owner, a Notice of Intent to Lien won’t be required.
For everyone else intending to utilize a Missouri mechanics lien, a Notice of Intent to Lien must be sent. This requirement is created by § 429.100, which reads, in relevant part:
“Every person except the original contractor, who may wish to avail himself of the benefit of the provisions of sections 429.010 to 429.340, shall give ten days’ notice before the filing of the lien, as herein required, to the owner, owners or agent, or either of them, that he holds a claim against such building or improvement, setting forth the amount and from whom the same is due.“
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When do I need to send a Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien?
A Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien must be served at least 10 days before a mechanics lien is filed, when the notice is required.
Providing this notice won’t extend the deadline to lien, though. So, it’s important to understand your deadline and to plan accordingly.
Further, keep in mind that because a Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien must typically be given by personal service, it may take a few more days to plan and execute service – so it’s a good idea to play things safe and be cautious with deadlines.
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Which parties must receive a Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien?
A Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien must be sent to the property owner, the owner’s agent, or both of them. Specifically, § 429.100 for the notice to be sent to “the owner, owners or agent, or either of them…”
Practically, though, it might be a good idea to also send the notice to the project’s GC, the project manager, or anyone else who might be able to help resolve the payment dispute.
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How should the Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien be sent?
Missouri statute requires the Notice of Intent to Lien to be served by an officer authorized to serve process (i.e. the county sheriff’s office), or by a person who would be a competent witness. Proof of Service is required.
If the owner can’t be found for personal service, or if they’re not located in Missouri (and have no local agent for service), then personal service won’t be strictly required. Instead, the Notice of Intent to Lien may be recorded with the recorder of deeds under § 429.110.
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Does the Notice of Intent affect my lien rights or lien deadline?
Yes. When the notice is required, it must be served – otherwise, a filed lien will be invalid and unenforceable.
What’s more, if a lien is filed less than 10 days after a Notice of Intent to Lien is served, the lien will end up being invalid and unenforceable, as well.
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What information should be included on a Missouri NOI?
There’s very little information that actually must appear on a Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien.
Under § 429.100, the notice must include:
The name of the person claiming a lien;
A statement that the claimant is entitled to a lien;
The contact info for the lien claimant’s customer.
In addition to the above, it’s probably a good idea to also include the name of the owner and a description of the project property that will be liened.
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Does Missouri require Notices of Intent on public projects?
Missouri’s Notice of Intent to Lien requirements strictly apply to privately owned construction projects since they appear in the state’s lien statutes. Still, it may be a good idea to send a similar notice on public projects anyway: Do I Need to Send a Notice of Intent Before Making a Construction Bond Claim?
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Missouri Notice of Intent Statutes
Missouri’s Notice of Intent requirements can be found at sections § 429.100 and § 429.110 of the Missouri mechanics lien statute. You can read those sections here at Missouri’s legislative site.
Those sections are also reproduced below, and you can find the full Missouri mechanics lien statute here: Missouri Mechanics Lien Statute, Guide, and FAQs.
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