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derived_fields list	enforcement_deadline_days string	id string	late_notice_consequence string	lien_recording_deadline_gc_days string	lien_recording_deadline_sub_days string	lien_scope string	notice_deadline_gc_days string	notice_deadline_sub_days string	notice_name string	preliminary_notice_required string	source string	source_quote string	state string	statute_citation string	url string	verified_fields list
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	6 months after the date the entire amount became due	alabama	forfeiture	6 months	4 months	unpaid balance	not required	before filing lien (no specific day deadline stated)	Notice of Unpaid Balance	conditional — not required for GC; subs/suppliers must serve Notice of Unpaid Balance on owner before filing the lien	https://mechanicslien.com/alabama	Not required. An original contractor in direct contract with the owner has no preliminary notice obligation. Mechanic Lien: File the Verified Statement of Mechanic Lien with the judge of probate in the county where the property is located within 6 months after the last item of work or labor has been performed. Enforcem...	Alabama	Alabama Code §35-11-210 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/alabama/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	6 months	alaska	none	120	120	null	not required	not required	Notice of Right to Lien	no	https://mechanicslien.com/alaska	Not mandatory. Alaska does not require any claimant to serve a preliminary notice as a condition of lien rights. Strongly recommended: record a Notice of Right to Lien with the recorder in the district where the property is located.	Alaska	Alaska Statutes §34.35.050 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/alaska/	[ "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	6 months	arizona	partial	120	120	null	20	20	Preliminary 20-Day Notice	yes	https://mechanicslien.com/arizona	Best practice is to serve the Preliminary 20-Day Notice at the very start of furnishing, not at the 20-day cutoff. Only sub-tier claimants down to the second tier have lien rights in Arizona. Suppliers to suppliers are not protected. Mechanic Lien: Record the Notice and Claim of Lien with the county recorder within 120...	Arizona	A.R.S. §33-981 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/arizona/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	15 months	arkansas	forfeiture	120	120	null	10 days before filing lien (Notice of Intent to Lien); before work begins for residential (Pre-Construction Notice)	75	Notice of Intent to Lien	conditional — residential GC must deliver Pre-Construction Notice to Owner before commencing work; commercial subs/suppliers must serve Notice to Owner and Contractor within 75 days after last furnishing; all claimants must serve Notice of Intent to Lien at least 10 days before filing	https://mechanicslien.com/arkansas	On commercial projects, subcontractors and material suppliers must serve a Notice to Owner and Contractor within 75 days after last furnishing labor or materials. Every claimant must also serve a Notice of Intent to Lien on the owner at least 10 days before filing the lien.	Arkansas	AR Code Ann. §18-44-101 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/arkansas/	[ "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	90	california	partial	90	90	full price lien	not required	20	Preliminary 20-Day Notice	conditional — not required for GC; required for subs/suppliers within 20 days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/california	Subcontractors and materialmen must serve a written preliminary notice to the owner, contractor, and construction lender within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials. If sent late, it relates back only to 20 days before it was sent. CC §8102, §8200.	California	West's Civil Code §8000–9566	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/california/	[ "notice_deadline_sub_days" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	6 months	colorado	forfeiture	4 months	4 months	null	not required	10 days before filing	Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement	conditional — no pre-work notice required; Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement must be served at least 10 days before recording for all claimants	https://mechanicslien.com/colorado	No pre-work preliminary notice is required for a prime contractor in privity with the owner. A Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement must still be served on the owner and the prime contractor at least 10 full days before recording the Lien Statement.	Colorado	C.R.S. §38-22-101 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/colorado/	[ "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	connecticut	forfeiture	90	90	null	not required	90	Notice of Intent to File Mechanic Lien	conditional — not required for GC; required for subs/suppliers whose contract was not signed or assented to in writing by the owner	https://mechanicslien.com/connecticut	Subcontractors whose contracts are not signed or assented to in writing by the owner must serve a Notice of Intent to File Mechanic Lien upon the owner within 90 days of last performance under C.G.S. §49-35(a). All mechanic liens must be recorded within 90 days after the last date of performance.	Connecticut	C.G.S. §49-33 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/connecticut/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	incorporated into Statement of Claim filing	delaware	none	180	120	null	not required	not required	not required	no	https://mechanicslien.com/delaware	Direct contractors who furnished both labor and materials must file within 180 days after completion of the project. 25 Del.C. §2711(a). All other claimants must file a Statement of Claim within 120 days after completion of labor or last delivery of material. 25 Del.C. §2711(b).	Delaware	25 Del.C. §2711 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/delaware/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	florida	forfeiture	90	90	full price lien	not required	45	Notice to Owner	conditional — not required for GC; required for subs/suppliers within 45 days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/florida	File Mechanic Lien Enforcement 1 year Commence an action to enforce the lien within 1 year of recording the Claim of Lien. If the owner serves a Notice of Contest of Lien, the enforcement deadline shortens to 60 days from the date the Notice of Contest is served. If the owner serves a 20-day Summons to Show Cause, suit...	Florida	Florida Statutes §713.001 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/florida/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	365	georgia	forfeiture	90	90	null	not required	30	Notice to Contractor	conditional — not required for GC; required for subs/remote claimants not in privity with GC only if a Notice of Commencement was filed	https://mechanicslien.com/georgia	Serve the Notice to Contractor on the prime contractor within 30 days of first furnishing labor or materials, OR within 30 days after the filing of the Notice of Commencement, whichever date is later. If Notice of Commencement is not filed, Notice to Contractor is not required.	Georgia	O.C.G.A. §44-14-360 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/georgia/	[ "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	3 months	hawaii	none	45	45	null	not required	not required	not required	no	https://mechanicslien.com/hawaii	Hawaii does not require any preliminary notice as a prerequisite to filing a mechanic lien on private projects. All claimants — contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, and laborers — may file a mechanic lien application without advance notice.	Hawaii	H.R.S. §507-41 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/hawaii/	[ "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	6 months	idaho	none	90	90	null	not required	not required	Disclosure Statement / Notice of Right to Lien	conditional — not required on commercial projects; GC must deliver Disclosure Statement / Notice of Right to Lien to homeowner at contract signing on residential projects	https://mechanicslien.com/idaho	Not required on commercial projects. No pre-work preliminary notice is required for any claimant. On residential (owner-occupied) projects, the general contractor must deliver a Disclosure Statement / Notice of Right to Lien to the homeowner at contract signing; failure to deliver can affect lien rights.	Idaho	Idaho Statutes §45-501 to §45-517	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/idaho/	[ "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	2 years	illinois	partial	4 months	4 months	unpaid balance	not required	90	Section 24 Notice	conditional — not required for GC; subs/suppliers must serve 90-day Section 24 notice on owner and lender within 90 days of last furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/illinois	Suit to foreclose the mechanic lien must be filed within 2 years from the last date of furnishing labor or materials. 770 ILCS 60/9. An owner can shorten this to 30 days by serving a Section 34 demand. 770 ILCS 60/34. Do suppliers have mechanic lien rights in Illinois? Yes. Material suppliers who furnish materials for ...	Illinois	770 ILCS 60 (Illinois Mechanics Lien Act)	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/illinois/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	indiana	partial	90	90	null	not required	30	Pre-Lien Notice	conditional — not required on commercial projects; Pre-Lien Notice required for subs/suppliers within 30 days of first furnishing on Class 2 residential projects	https://mechanicslien.com/indiana	Class 2 residential projects (owner-occupied single or double family dwellings): serve a Pre-Lien Notice on the owner within 30 days after first furnishing labor or materials. Missing this deadline forfeits lien rights on materials furnished before service. Commercial projects: no pre-lien notice is required.	Indiana	Indiana Code §32-28-3-1	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/indiana/	[ "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	2 years 90 days	iowa	partial	90	90	null	not required	30	Preliminary Notice	conditional — not required for GC; required for subs/suppliers on residential projects within 30 days of first furnishing, or 90 days on commercial projects	https://mechanicslien.com/iowa	All claimants must perfect their mechanic lien by filing a verified statement of account (mechanic lien claim) within 90 days after the date of last furnishing labor or materials, or within 90 days after the completion or cessation of the work, whichever is applicable. Enforcement suits must be commenced within 2 years...	Iowa	Iowa Code §572.1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/iowa/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	kansas	forfeiture	4 months	3 months	null	not required	not required	Warning Statement	conditional — not required on commercial projects; Warning Statement required for subs/suppliers on residential before furnishing; Notice of Intent to Perform required for subs on residential	https://mechanicslien.com/kansas	Mechanic liens on private construction projects in Kansas are governed by Kansas General Statutes K.S.A. §60-1101 to §60-1112. Public works payment bond claims are also governed by K.S.A. §60-1110 to §60-1112, which require a minimum 100% payment bond. Is a preliminary notice required to file a mechanic lien in Kansas?...	Kansas	K.S.A. §60-1101 to §60-1112	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/kansas/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	12 months	kentucky	forfeiture	6 months	6 months	null	not required	120	Pre-Lien Notice	conditional — not required for GC; subs/suppliers must serve Pre-Lien Notice within 75 days on residential or 120 days on commercial after last furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/kentucky	Serve a written Pre-Lien Notice on the owner stating that labor or materials are being furnished and that the property will be held responsible. On owner-occupied single or two-family residences: serve within 75 days of last furnishing labor or materials. On all other projects: serve within 120 days of last furnishing ...	Kentucky	K.R.S. §376.010 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/kentucky/	[ "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	louisiana	forfeiture — Failure to timely record the Notice of Contract eliminates the prime contractor's privilege against the property	60 days after Notice of Termination (if Notice of Contract filed), or 60 days after substantial completion (if no Notice of Contract)	30 days after Notice of Termination (if prime contract recorded), or 60 days after substantial completion (if not recorded)	null	not required (must record Notice of Contract before work begins on commercial projects over $25,000, or furnish Notice of Mechanic Lien Rights before signing on residential)	75 days from last day of month in which materials were delivered (Notice of Nonpayment for material suppliers)	Notice of Contract	conditional — GC on commercial projects over $25,000 must record Notice of Contract before work begins; subcontractors must serve Notice of Nonpayment; residential GC must furnish Notice of Mechanic Lien Rights	https://mechanicslien.com/louisiana	General contractors: 60 days after Notice of Termination. Subcontractors: 30 days (recorded prime contract) or 60 days (unrecorded). Residential materialmen: 70 days. Commercial materialmen/lessors: 30 days (recorded) or 60 days (unrecorded). All deadlines triggered by Notice of Termination or substantial completion.	Louisiana	L.R.S. §9:4801 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/louisiana/	null
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	120	maine	none	90	90	null	not required	not required	not applicable	no	https://mechanicslien.com/maine	No pre-work preliminary notice is required. Remote claimants not in privity with the owner must ensure the owner has notice of the labor or materials furnished, either through actual notice or through the timely filing of the Notice of Lien. On residential property, best practice is to notify the owner before the owner...	Maine	10 M.R.S.A. §3251 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/maine/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	maryland	forfeiture	180	180	null	not required	120	Notice of Intention to Claim a Lien	conditional — subcontractors must serve Notice of Intention to Claim a Lien within 120 days; GCs are exempt	https://mechanicslien.com/maryland	180-day suit deadline, public works bond claim suit within 1 year, and enforcement procedures Learn More Frequently Asked Questions What statute governs mechanic's liens in Maryland? Private works mechanic's lien rights are governed by MD Code Real Property Article §9-104, 105 et seq. Public works payment bon...	Maryland	MD Code Real Property Article §9-104, 105 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/maryland/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	90	massachusetts	forfeiture	120	120	null	90	90	Notice of Contract	yes	https://mechanicslien.com/massachusetts	M.G.L. c.254 §1 et seq. — Private Works, Notice of Contract & Public Project Bond Claims <https://app.mechanicslien.com/?mode=sign-up> Create Your Account <https://www.mechanicslien.com/get-help/massachusetts> File a Claim <tel:+18004327799> Call (800) 432-7799 Free MA Deadline Calculator Calculate your Massachusetts d...	Massachusetts	M.G.L. c.254 §1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/massachusetts/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	michigan	partial — Late service does not destroy lien rights but limits the lien to labor or materials furnished within the 20-day lookback period before service	90	90	null	not required	20	Notice of Furnishing	conditional — not required for GC; subcontractors and suppliers must serve Notice of Furnishing within 20 days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/michigan	90-day Claim of Mechanic Lien recording deadline, owner service requirements, and filing procedures under M.C.L.A. §570.1101 Learn More <https://www.mechanicslien.com/michigan/lien-enforcement-deadlines> Mechanic Lien Enforcement Deadlines 1-year suit deadline, Lis Pendens filing, public bond claim enforcement, and hig...	Michigan	M.C.L.A. §570.1101 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/michigan/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	minnesota	forfeiture — Failure to provide the Pre-Lien Notice on a covered residential project defeats the prime's mechanic lien rights against the owner	120	120	null	10 days after contract agreed upon (residential only)	45 days after first furnishing (residential only)	Pre-Lien Notice	conditional — required on residential projects of one to four family dwellings; not required on commercial projects	https://mechanicslien.com/minnesota	<https://www.mechanicslien.com/minnesota/notice-requirements> Notice Requirements Pre-lien notice deadlines, statutory contract notice obligations, and public works bond notice rules under Minnesota law Learn More <https://www.mechanicslien.com/minnesota/mechanic-lien-deadlines> Mechanic Lien Deadlines 120-day mechanic...	Minnesota	M.S.A. §514.01 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/minnesota/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	mississippi	none	90	90	null	not required	not required	Pre-Lien Notice	conditional — not required for GC or direct subs; remote claimants not in privity with owner must serve Pre-Lien Notice within 30 days of first delivery	https://mechanicslien.com/mississippi	File Mechanic Lien Enforcement 180 days Commence the action to enforce the Claim of Lien within 180 days after recording. File a Lawsuit Mississippi private project deadlines Prime Contractor Preliminary Notice: Not required. A prime contractor in privity with the owner has no Pre-Lien Notice obligation. Mechanic Lien:...	Mississippi	Mississippi Code Annotated §85-7-131 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/mississippi/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	missouri	forfeiture	180	180	null	not required (except owner-occupied residential: before receiving any payment)	at least 10 days before recording Statement of Lien	Ten-Day Notice of Intent to File Mechanic's Lien	conditional — subcontractors and suppliers must serve Ten-Day Notice of Intent to File Mechanic's Lien at least 10 days before recording; GC on owner-occupied residential must deliver Notice of Rights before receiving any payment	https://mechanicslien.com/missouri	Missouri MO Construction Law Missouri Mechanic Lien Guide and FAQs Your Complete Guide to Mechanic Lien Rights Under Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 429 —	Missouri	Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 429	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/missouri/	[ "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	730	montana	partial — A late notice does not kill the lien, it shrinks it. The lien then reaches only what you furnished in the 20 days before the notice was served, plus everything after	90	90	null	not required	20 days after first furnishing (or 45 days if funded by regulated lender and not owner's residence)	Notice of Right to Claim a Construction Lien	conditional — required for subcontractors on residential projects (1-4 units) and non-commercial improvements; not required for GCs, commercial improvements, buildings for 5+ families, or laborers	https://mechanicslien.com/montana	Montana Rev. Code §71-3-501 et seq. — Private Works, Payment Bonds & Public Projects <https://app.mechanicslien.com/?mode=sign-up> Create Your Account <https://www.mechanicslien.com/get-help/montana> File a Claim <tel:+18004327799> Call (800) 432-7799 Free MT Deadline Calculator Calculate your Montana deadlines and get...	Montana	Montana Rev. Code §71-3-501 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/montana/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	730	nebraska	none	120	120	null	not required	not required	not applicable	no	https://mechanicslien.com/nebraska	Suppliers to suppliers have no lien rights. Mechanic Lien: Record the Construction Lien with the register of deeds within 120 days after the claimant's last substantial furnishing. Send a copy of the recorded Construction Lien to the owner within 10 days after recording. Enforcement: Commence an action to enforce ...	Nebraska	Nebraska Revised Statutes §§52-125 to 52-159	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/nebraska/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	nevada	partial	90	90	null	not required	31	Notice of Right to Lien	conditional — not required for GC; required for subs/suppliers within 31 days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/nevada	Serve a Notice of Right to Lien on the owner and the prime contractor within 31 days of first delivery of labor or materials. The 31 days is a look-back, not a cutoff. The notice may be served at any time, and a late one still preserves lien rights for the 31 days before it is served plus everything furnished after. NR...	Nevada	NRS §108.221 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/nevada/	[ "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	120	new-hampshire	partial	120	120	null	not required	before first furnishing	Notice of Lien	conditional — not required for GC; subs/suppliers without direct written contract with owner must notify owner before performing or furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/new-hampshire	Serve a written Notice of Lien on the owner before performing labor, or in writing before furnishing materials. Required for any claimant not in direct contract with the owner. The Notice of Lien preserves lien rights against the owner; without it, the lien is limited to amounts the owner owes the prime contractor at t...	New Hampshire	N.H. RSA §447:1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/new-hampshire/	[ "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	new-jersey	forfeiture	90	90	unpaid balance	not required	60	Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien	conditional — not required for commercial projects; required for residential projects (owner-occupied 1-2 family dwelling) within 60 days of last furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/new-jersey	<https://www.mechanicslien.com/new-jersey/notice-requirements> Notice Requirements Notice of Unpaid Balance and Right to File Lien obligations for residential projects, commercial project exemptions, and public works payment bond claim notice requirements under New Jersey law Learn More <https://www.mechanicslien.com/n...	New Jersey	N.J.S.A. 2A:44A-1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/new-jersey/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	730	new-mexico	partial	120	90	null	not required	not required	Notice of Right to Claim a Lien	conditional — not required for GC or those contracting directly with GC; required for remote claimants on claims over $5,000 within 60 days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/new-mexico	Under §48-2-2.1, a mechanic or materialman who contracts with neither the owner nor the original contractor must serve a Notice of Right to Claim a Mechanic Lien within 60 days of first furnishing where the lien claim exceeds $5,000. An original contractor, and anyone contracting directly with the original contractor, ...	New Mexico	N.M. Statutes §48-2-1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/new-mexico/	null
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	new-york	none	8 months	8 months	unpaid balance	not required	not required	not required	no	https://mechanicslien.com/new-york	File a Lawsuit Preliminary Notice Not Required Mechanic Lien 8 months File the Notice of Mechanic's Lien with the county clerk within 8 months after the last date of furnishing labor or materials. 4 months The 4-month filing window applies only to single-family dwellings. Two-family dwellings follow the standard 8...	New York	NY Mechanic Lien Law §40 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/new-york/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	north-carolina	forfeiture	120	120	null	15	15	Notice to Lien Agent	yes — all claimants must serve Notice to Lien Agent within 15 days of first furnishing on projects where owner has designated a lien agent	https://mechanicslien.com/north-carolina	NC Real Property §44A-7 Through 24 — Private Works, Mechanic Lien on Funds, Payment Bonds & Public Projects <https://app.mechanicslien.com/?mode=sign-up> Create Your Account <https://www.mechanicslien.com/get-help/north-carolina> File a Claim <tel:+18004327799> Call (800) 432-7799 Free NC Deadline Calculator Calculate ...	North Carolina	NC Real Property §44A-7 through 24	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/north-carolina/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1095	north-dakota	forfeiture	90	90	null	10 days before filing	10 days before filing	Notice of Intention to Claim a Construction Lien	yes — all claimants must serve Notice of Intention to Claim a Construction Lien on owner at least 10 days before filing	https://mechanicslien.com/north-dakota	NDCC Chapter 35-27 — Private Works, Payment Bonds & Public Projects <https://app.mechanicslien.com/?mode=sign-up> Create Your Account <https://www.mechanicslien.com/get-help/north-dakota> File a Claim <tel:+18004327799> Call (800) 432-7799 Free ND Deadline Calculator Calculate your North Dakota deadlines and get a free...	North Dakota	NDCC Chapter 35-27	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/north-dakota/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	6 years	ohio	partial	75	75	null	not required	21	Notice of Furnishing	conditional — not required for GC; required for subs/suppliers within 21 days of first furnishing only when owner has filed a Notice of Commencement	https://mechanicslien.com/ohio	The Notice of Furnishing is required only when the owner has filed a Notice of Commencement. It is NOT required on owner-occupied 1-2 family residential projects, and NOT required if no Notice of Commencement has been filed. On projects where it applies, serve the Notice of Furnishing on the prime contractor and owner ...	Ohio	Ohio Revised Code Annotated §1311.01 through §1311.22	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/ohio/	[ "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year	oklahoma	forfeiture	4 months	90	null	not required	75	Pre-Lien Notice	conditional — not required for GC; required for subs on residential (1-4 family) or projects where aggregate unpaid balance exceeds $10,000, within 75 days of last furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/oklahoma	Construction mechanic liens are governed by Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 42 §141-154 and §171-180. Oil and gas mechanic liens are under §144-145. Public works bonds are governed by Title 61 §1-2 for contracts over $25,000. Is a preliminary notice required to file a mechanic lien in Oklahoma? Contractors need no gen...	Oklahoma	Oklahoma Statute Annotated Title 42 §141-154	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/oklahoma/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	120	oregon	partial	75	75	null	not required	8 business days	Notice of Right to a Lien	conditional — GC must give Information Notice to Owner at time of contract signing on residential projects; subs must serve Notice of Right to a Lien within 8 business days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/oregon	Commence a suit on the payment bond no earlier than 120 days after serving the Notice of Claim. The suit must be filed no later than 2 years after the claimant's last furnishing of labor or materials. Oregon Mechanic Lien Law Overview Last updated April 2026 · Reviewed by <https://www.mechanicslien.com/about> Thom...	Oregon	ORS §87.001 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/oregon/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	730	pennsylvania	forfeiture	180	180	null	not required	45	Notice of Furnishing	conditional — not required for GC; for subs on projects of $1.5 million or more where owner has filed Notice of Commencement, Notice of Furnishing must be filed within 45 days of first furnishing; all subs must also serve 30-day Notice of Intent to Lien before filing	https://mechanicslien.com/pennsylvania	49 P.S. §1101 et seq. — Private Works, Notice of Furnishing & Public Project Bond Claims <https://app.mechanicslien.com/?mode=sign-up> Create Your Account <https://www.mechanicslien.com/get-help/pennsylvania> File a Claim <tel:+18004327799> Call (800) 432-7799 Free PA Deadline Calculator Calculate your Pennsylvania dea...	Pennsylvania	49 P.S. §1101 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/pennsylvania/	[ "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	40	rhode-island	forfeiture	40	40	null	200	200	Notice of Intention	yes — all claimants must mail Notice of Intention to owner and record it within 200 days after last furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/rhode-island	200 days (residential) for all claimants Learn More <https://www.mechanicslien.com/rhode-island/lien-enforcement-deadlines> Mechanic Lien Enforcement Deadlines Suit within 40 days of filing Notice of Intention; public works bond suit within 1 year after final settlement Learn More Frequently Asked Questions What statut...	Rhode Island	R.I. Gen. Laws §34-28-1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/rhode-island/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	south-carolina	partial	90	90	unpaid balance	not required	not required	Notice of Furnishing Labor or Materials	conditional — required for remote claimants (sub-subcontractors) only if the prime contractor files a Notice of Project Commencement; waived if no commencement notice is filed	https://mechanicslien.com/south-carolina	S.C. Code §29-5-10 et seq. — Private Works, Payment Bonds & Public Projects <https://app.mechanicslien.com/?mode=sign-up> Create Your Account <https://www.mechanicslien.com/get-help/south-carolina> File a Claim <tel:+18004327799> Call (800) 432-7799 Free SC Deadline Calculator Calculate your South Carolina deadlines an...	South Carolina	S.C. Code §29-5-10 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/south-carolina/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	south-dakota	forfeiture	120	120	null	not required	60	Preliminary Notice	conditional — not required for GC or first-tier subs; required for subcontractors and suppliers not in privity with the owner within 60 days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/south-dakota	General contractors are not required to serve a preliminary notice. Subcontractors and suppliers not in privity with the owner must serve preliminary notice to the owner within 60 days of first furnishing. What is the deadline to file a mechanic lien in South Dakota? All claimants must file their mechanic lien within 1...	South Dakota	S.D. Codified Laws §44-9-1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/south-dakota/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	90	tennessee	partial	365	90	null	not required	90	Notice of Nonpayment	conditional — required on commercial projects for remote contractors (Notice of Nonpayment within 90 days of end of each month with unpaid work); not required for prime contractors	https://mechanicslien.com/tennessee	File a Lawsuit Tennessee private project deadlines Prime Contractor Preliminary Notice: Not required. A prime contractor in direct contract with the owner has no preliminary notice obligation. Mechanic Lien: The prime contractor's mechanic lien against the owner arises automatically upon furnishing and remains enf...	Tennessee	T.C.A. § 66-11-101 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/tennessee/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	1 year from the last day the lien affidavit could have been filed	texas	forfeiture	15th day of the 4th month after the month the original contract was completed, terminated, or abandoned (commercial)	15th day of the 4th month after the month the claimant last furnished labor or materials (commercial)	null	not required	15th day of the 3rd month after each month of unpaid work (commercial)	Notice of Claim	conditional — not required for GC; required for derivative claimants (subs/suppliers) monthly	https://mechanicslien.com/texas	Original contractors are not required to serve any preliminary notice before filing a mechanic lien affidavit in Texas. Derivative claimants must serve a Notice of Claim for Unpaid Labor or Materials on both the property owner and the original contractor before filing a lien affidavit. For non-residential projects, thi...	Texas	Texas Property Code Chapter 53	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/texas/	[ "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	utah	partial	180	180	null	not required	20	Preliminary Notice	conditional — not required for the original contractor (GC); required for subcontractors and suppliers via Preliminary Notice filed with State Construction Registry within 20 days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/utah	180-day suit deadline, payment bond suits between 90 days and 1 year, public works enforcement, and owner liability for failure to require bonds Learn More Frequently Asked Questions What statute governs mechanic liens in Utah? Mechanic's liens are governed by Utah Code §38-1a-101 et seq. and §38-11-20 et seq. Pri...	Utah	Utah Code §38-1a-101 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/utah/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	vermont	none	180	180	null	not required	not required	Memorandum of Contractor's Lien	no	https://mechanicslien.com/vermont	Contractors are not required to serve any preliminary notice or notice to the owner. Subcontractors must serve a Notice to Owner within 180 days of the date payment is due for last material provided or services performed. A unique feature of Vermont mechanic lien law is the requirement to file a court-ordered attachmen...	Vermont	Vt. Stat. Ann. Title 9 §1921 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/vermont/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	virginia	forfeiture	90	90	unpaid balance	30	30	Preliminary Notice	conditional — required on residential (1-4 family) projects where owner designates a Mechanics Lien Agent on the building permit; not required on commercial projects	https://mechanicslien.com/virginia	90-day notice for remote claimants, and a one-year deadline to sue on covered public contracts. Read the Guide <https://www.mechanicslien.com/blog/thing-consider-filing-mechanics-lien-in-virginia> 10 Things to Consider When Filing a Mechanics Lien in Virginia Virginia mechanics lien filing involves the unpaid-balance r...	Virginia	Va. Code §43-1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/virginia/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	240	washington	partial	90	90	unpaid balance	not required	no deadline — notice limits look-back to 60 days (10 days for new single-family residence)	Notice of Right to Claim Lien	conditional — required for suppliers to GC and remote claimants on most work types; first-tier subcontractors to prime are exempt on new construction and commercial/multifamily but must give notice on owner-occupied residential remodels; no deadline, but a look-back window applies	https://mechanicslien.com/washington	Read the Guide <https://www.mechanicslien.com/blog/understanding-washington-state-lien-laws> Understanding Washington State Lien Laws Washington lien law explained: the notice of right to claim lien and its 60-day look-back, the 90-day recording deadline, and the eight-month enforcement window. Read the Guide Frequentl...	Washington	RCW Chapter 60.04	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/washington/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "lien_scope", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	washington-d-c	forfeiture	90	90	unpaid balance	90	90	Notice of Intention	yes	https://mechanicslien.com/washington-dc	180-day enforcement period for private mechanic liens, public works bond claim suit deadlines, and filing timing requirements Learn More Frequently Asked Questions What construction mechanic lien rights are available in Washington D.C.? Washington D.C. provides mechanic lien rights for private works under D.C. Code Ann...	Washington D.C.	D.C. Code Ann. Division VII, Title 40, Chapter 3	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/washington-d-c/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	west-virginia	forfeiture	100	100	null	not required	30	Notice of Mechanic's Lien	conditional — not required for GC; subcontractors and suppliers not in privity with owner must serve notice to owner within 30 days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/west-virginia	W. Va. Code §38-2-1 et seq. — Private Works, Notice to Owner & Public Project Bond Claims <https://app.mechanicslien.com/?mode=sign-up> Create Your Account <https://www.mechanicslien.com/get-help/west-virginia> File a Claim <tel:+18004327799> Call (800) 432-7799 Free WV Deadline Calculator Calculate your West Virginia ...	West Virginia	W. Va. Code §38-2-1 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/west-virginia/	[ "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_gc_days", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	730	wisconsin	forfeiture	180	180	null	30	60	Notice of Intent to File Claim for Lien	conditional — required on residential (1-4 family) projects; on commercial projects, only the Notice of Intent to File (30 days before recording) is required for all claimants	https://mechanicslien.com/wisconsin	Wis. Stats. §779.01 Through §779.13 — Private Works, Payment Bonds, Mechanic Lien on Funds & Public Projects <https://app.mechanicslien.com/?mode=sign-up> Create Your Account <https://www.mechanicslien.com/get-help/wisconsin> File a Claim <tel:+18004327799> Call (800) 432-7799 Free WI Deadline Calculator Calculate your...	Wisconsin	Wis. Stats. §779.01 through §779.13	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/wisconsin/	[ "notice_deadline_gc_days", "notice_name", "state", "statute_citation" ]
[ "late_notice_consequence", "preliminary_notice_required" ]	180	wyoming	forfeiture	150	120	null	before first payment	30	Notice of Right to File a Lien	conditional — GC must deliver Notice of Right to File a Lien to owner before first payment; subcontractors must serve same within 30 days of first furnishing	https://mechanicslien.com/wyoming	Send Preliminary Notice Mechanic Lien 150 days Record the Lien Statement within 150 days after last furnishing of labor or materials or substantial completion of the contract. File Mechanic Lien Enforcement 180 days Commence action within 180 days after filing the Lien Statement. File a Lawsuit Wyoming private project ...	Wyoming	Wyo. Stat. §29-2-101 et seq.	https://referencesource.org/mechanics-lien-deadlines-by-state/wyoming/	[ "enforcement_deadline_days", "lien_recording_deadline_gc_days", "lien_recording_deadline_sub_days", "notice_deadline_sub_days", "notice_name", "state" ]

Mechanics lien filing deadlines, preliminary notice requirements, and enforcement windows by US state and party role

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State-by-state comparison of the deadlines that determine whether a contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier keeps or loses the right to file a mechanics lien on a construction project. Each record is one state with the preliminary notice deadline (days from first furnishing), lien recording deadline (days from completion or last furnishing), and enforcement deadline (days from recording to file suit), broken out by party role (general contractor vs subcontractor/supplier). Also captures whether preliminary notice is required at all, the notice name in each state's statute, whether the state is a 'full price lien' or 'unpaid balance' state, and the statutory citation. Answers 'how many days do I have to file a lien in [state] as a [sub/supplier]', 'do I need to send preliminary notice in [state]', and 'what happens if I miss the deadline'.

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