| Georgia |
Notice to Contractor, only if a Notice of Commencement was filed, from parties with no contract with the GC: later of 30 days after the NOC is filed or 30 days after first furnishing |
90 days after last furnishing; copy to owner within 2 business days of filing |
90 days after last furnishing; copy to owner within 2 business days of filing |
Lien action within 365 days after filing the lien, plus a Notice of Commencement of Lien Action within 30 days after filing suit |
O.C.G.A. §§ 44-14-361.1, 44-14-361.5 |
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| Kansas |
Residential warning statement from subs and suppliers on residential jobs (claims over $250), given before the lien is claimed; no set deadline |
4 months after last furnishing (non-residential: up to 5 months with a Notice of Extension filed within the 4 months) |
3 months after last furnishing (non-residential: up to 5 months with a Notice of Extension filed within the 3 months) |
1 year after the lien statement is filed |
K.S.A. 60-1102, 60-1103, 60-1103a, 60-1105 |
Kansas lien guide → |
| Kentucky |
Notice of intent to lien from parties with no direct contract with the owner: 120 days after last furnishing for claims over $1,000; 75 days for claims under $1,000 or on an owner-occupied 1-2 family home |
6 months after last furnishing; mail copy to owner within 7 days of filing |
6 months after last furnishing; mail copy to owner within 7 days of filing |
12 months after the lien statement is filed |
KRS 376.010, 376.080, 376.090 |
Kentucky lien guide → |
| Louisiana |
Notice of nonpayment from sellers of materials to a sub, on jobs with a notice of contract: 75 days after the last day of the month of delivery. No general preliminary notice for others |
Notice of contract filed: 60 days after a notice of termination, or 7 months after substantial completion if none. No notice of contract: 60 days after notice of termination or substantial completion |
Notice of contract filed: 30 days after a notice of termination, or 6 months after substantial completion if none. No notice of contract: 60 days after notice of termination or substantial completion |
Suit and notice of pendency (lis pendens) within 1 year after filing the statement of claim |
La. R.S. 9:4804, 9:4822, 9:4823, 9:4833 |
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| Michigan |
Notice of Furnishing from subs and suppliers: 20 days after first furnishing (a late notice reduces the lien) |
90 days after last furnishing; serve within 15 days of recording |
90 days after last furnishing; serve within 15 days of recording |
1 year after the claim of lien is recorded |
MCL 570.1109, 570.1111, 570.1117 |
Michigan lien guide → |
| Minnesota |
Prelien notice: GC puts it in the written contract or delivers it within 10 days of agreeing to the work; subs and suppliers within 45 days after first furnishing (some projects exempt) |
120 days after last furnishing (file and serve) |
120 days after last furnishing (file and serve) |
1 year after the last item of work in the lien statement |
Minn. Stat. §§ 514.011, 514.08, 514.12 |
Minnesota lien guide → |
| Mississippi |
Notice to Contractor (not single-family homes) from parties with no contract with the GC: 30 days after first furnishing. Single-family homes: Pre-Lien Notice at least 10 days before filing |
90 days after last furnishing; copy to owner within 2 business days |
90 days after last furnishing; copies to owner and GC within 2 business days |
180 days after filing the lien, with a lis pendens |
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 85-7-405, 85-7-407, 85-7-409 |
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| Missouri |
Notice to Owner from the original contractor before receiving any payment. Everyone else: notice of intent at least 10 days before filing |
6 months after the debt accrues |
6 months after the debt accrues |
6 months after filing the lien |
RSMo §§ 429.012, 429.080, 429.100, 429.170 |
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| Montana |
Notice of Right to Claim a Lien: 20 days after first furnishing (45 on some lender-financed jobs), recorded within 5 business days. Not required from a GC hired by the owner, or on commercial or 5+ unit residential jobs |
90 days after final furnishing or after a Notice of Completion is recorded |
90 days after final furnishing or after a Notice of Completion is recorded |
2 years after the lien is filed |
Mont. Code Ann. §§ 71-3-531, 71-3-535, 71-3-562 |
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| Ohio |
Notice of Furnishing, only if a Notice of Commencement was recorded, from parties with no contract with the owner: 21 days after first furnishing |
75 days after last furnishing (60 days for 1-2 family homes and residential condos); copy to owner within 30 days |
75 days after last furnishing (60 days for 1-2 family homes and residential condos); copy to owner within 30 days |
Lien lasts 6 years; if the owner serves a notice to commence suit, sue within 60 days |
Ohio Rev. Code §§ 1311.05, 1311.06, 1311.11, 1311.13 |
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| Oklahoma |
Pre-lien notice from everyone but the GC, to the GC and owner: no later than 75 days after last furnishing. Exempt under $10,000 and on some residential jobs; always required on owner-occupied homes |
4 months after last furnishing |
90 days after last furnishing |
1 year after the lien is filed |
42 O.S. §§ 142, 142.6, 143, 172 |
Oklahoma lien guide → |
| Pennsylvania |
Notice of Furnishing in the State Construction Notices Directory: 45 days after first furnishing (subs, $1.5M+ searchable projects only). Subs also give a formal notice of intent at least 30 days before filing |
6 months after completing the work; serve owner within 1 month of filing |
6 months after completing the work; serve owner within 1 month of filing |
2 years after filing (judgment within 5 years) |
49 P.S. §§ 1501, 1501.3, 1502, 1701 |
Pennsylvania lien guide → |
| South Carolina |
Notice to owner from anyone not hired by the owner: no fixed deadline; send early |
90 days after last furnishing (serve owner and file) |
90 days after last furnishing (serve owner and file) |
Suit and lis pendens within 6 months after last furnishing |
S.C. Code Ann. §§ 29-5-40, 29-5-90, 29-5-120 |
South Carolina lien guide → |
| South Dakota |
Only if a Notice of Project Commencement was filed: parties with no contract with the GC notify the GC (copy to owner) within 60 days after last furnishing |
120 days after last furnishing; mail copy to owner before filing |
120 days after last furnishing; mail copy to owner before filing |
6 years, or 30 days after an owner's written demand to sue |
SDCL §§ 44-9-15, 44-9-17, 44-9-24, 44-9-26, 44-9-53 |
South Dakota lien guide → |
| Texas |
Notice of claim from subs and suppliers, for each unpaid month: 15th day of the 3rd month after the month of work (residential: 2nd month) |
15th day of the 4th month after the month the original contractor's work was completed, terminated or abandoned (residential: 3rd month) |
15th day of the 4th month after the last month of work (residential: 3rd month) |
1 year after the last day the lien could have been filed (extendable to 2 years from filing by written agreement) |
Tex. Prop. Code §§ 53.052, 53.056, 53.158 |
Texas lien guide → |
| Vermont |
Notice to owner from subs and suppliers: no fixed deadline, but the lien reaches only money still unpaid when the owner gets it |
180 days after payment came due for the last work |
180 days after payment came due for the last work |
Suit and attachment within 180 days after recording |
9 V.S.A. §§ 1921, 1923, 1924 |
Vermont lien guide → |
| Virginia |
Notice to the Mechanics' Lien Agent (1-2 family homes, only if one is named on the permit): 30 days after first furnishing or permit issuance |
90 days after the last day of the month of last work, and no later than 90 days after completion |
90 days after the last day of the month of last work, and no later than 90 days after completion; written notice to owner |
Later of 6 months after recording or 60 days after completion or termination |
Va. Code §§ 43-4, 43-4.01, 43-7, 43-17 |
Virginia lien guide → |
| Washington |
Notice to Owner from suppliers, professionals and lower-tier subs: send early; it covers only work in the 60 days before notice (10 days on new homes) |
90 days after last furnishing; copy to owner within 14 days |
90 days after last furnishing; copy to owner within 14 days |
8 months after recording |
RCW 60.04.031, 60.04.091, 60.04.141 |
Washington lien guide → |
