Owed money on a job in Louisiana? LevelSet Collections prepares and files Louisiana liens for general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, in any county. We're based in Carrollton, Texas, and we've filed more than 1,100 liens since 2020. You send the job details; we handle the paperwork, filing and required notices.
How filing works in Louisiana
Louisiana liens (called privileges) are filed in the parish mortgage records. Before filing, we check the parish records for a notice of contract and a notice of termination, because those two documents set your real deadline. Liens are recorded with the mortgage records of the parish where the property sits.
Louisiana deadlines at a glance
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Notice of nonpayment (sellers to a sub, notice of contract jobs) | 75 days after the last day of the month of delivery |
| Statement of claim, notice of contract filed (subs and suppliers) | 30 days after notice of termination, or 6 months after substantial completion if none |
| Statement of claim, no notice of contract | 60 days after notice of termination or substantial completion |
| Suit and lis pendens | 1 year after filing |
For the full rules, who can file and common mistakes, read our Louisiana lien deadline guide →
What trips people up in Louisiana
- Whether a notice of contract was filed changes your deadline from 60 days to 30.
- Ask the owner in writing to notify you of substantial completion or the notice of termination.
- On residential jobs without a notice of contract, a 10-day notice of nonpayment before filing gets you 70 days.
What we need from you
- Property address and owner name if you have it
- Who hired you and their contact info
- Your contract, bid or work order
- Unpaid invoices and the amount owed
- Your first and last day of work or delivery
- Copies of any notices you already sent
Missed the Louisiana deadline?
The debt is still owed. We collect unpaid construction invoices in Louisiana on contingency, 10% to 33%, with no charge if we don't collect. See construction collections →
Pricing and turnaround
Liens are $199 to $500, and that includes recording fees, notarizing and serving. Pre-lien notices are $100. Typical turnaround is 2 business days, and there's no minimum claim amount. Collections run on contingency, 10% to 33%, with no charge if we don't collect. Call (469) 694-8003, Monday through Friday, 8am to 7pm.
Other states we file in
Texas · Georgia · Kansas · Kentucky · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Ohio · Oklahoma · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · South Dakota · Vermont · Virginia · Washington
Frequently asked questions
Why does my Louisiana deadline depend on the owner's paperwork?
The Private Works Act ties deadlines to the notice of contract and notice of termination. With both filed, subs and suppliers may have only 30 days.
Where are Louisiana liens filed?
In the mortgage records of the parish where the property is located.
Do you file in every Louisiana parish?
Yes, we file in any parish.
This page is general information, not legal advice. LevelSet Collections is not a law firm; we prepare and file liens and notices as agent for the claimant. Deadlines change and depend on the facts of your job, so confirm your dates with us before relying on them.
Owed money on a Louisiana job?
Liens $199 to $500, recording, notarizing and serving included. Usually filed in 2 business days. Call (469) 694-8003.
