# Louisiana Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator

This Louisiana lien deadline calculator is for general contractors, subcontractors, laborers, suppliers and equipment lessors on private jobs. Louisiana deadlines turn on two records in the parish mortgage records, so it asks two yes-or-no questions: was a notice of contract filed, and was a notice of termination filed? Then enter the termination date, or the date of substantial completion if none was filed, and it shows each deadline under the Private Works Act (La. R.S. 9:4801 and following) with the statute section next to it.

Suppliers to a subcontractor on a notice-of-contract job also enter their last delivery date for the 75-day notice of nonpayment. If you already filed your statement of claim, add that date and we'll show when suit and the notice of pendency are due. If you don't know whether a notice of contract was filed, we'll check the records for you.

It takes about 20 seconds, and it's free. When you're ready to file, LevelSet Collections checks the parish mortgage records and records your statement of claim, in all 64 Louisiana parishes. Liens are $199 to $500 all-inclusive.

Free interactive calculator: https://levelsetcollections.com/louisiana-lien-deadline-calculator/

## What sinks Louisiana liens

- Assuming you have 60 days when a notice of contract and notice of termination were filed. Subs then have 30.
- Not checking the parish mortgage records for a notice of termination, which starts the clock without anyone telling you.
- A supplier to a sub missing the 75-day notice of nonpayment on a notice-of-contract job.
- Filing suit within the year but never recording a notice of pendency of action.
- Recording in the wrong parish or the wrong set of records.

## FAQ

**How long do I have to file a lien in Louisiana?**

It depends on whether a notice of contract was filed. With one, subs and suppliers have 30 days after a notice of termination is filed, or 6 months after substantial completion if none is; the general contractor has 60 days or 7 months. Without a notice of contract, everyone has 60 days after the notice of termination or substantial completion (La. R.S. 9:4822).

**How long does a Louisiana statement of claim last?**

Suit to enforce has to be filed within one year after you file the statement of claim, and a notice of pendency of action recorded within that year (La. R.S. 9:4823(A)(2), 9:4833).

Public projects: you can't lien public property, but you can still get paid. Ask us about Freedom of Information Act and public-records requests, and Miller Act and state Little Miller Act bond claims.

Liens $199 to $500 all-inclusive. Call or text (469) 694-8003, Mon–Fri 8am–7pm Central.

This page is general information, not legal advice.