Owed money on a job in Minnesota? LevelSet Collections prepares and files Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Minnesota requires two things inside 120 days: recording and service on the owner. We do both, and we confirm whether the property is abstract or Torrens so the lien goes to the right office. Liens are recorded with the county recorder (or registrar of titles for Torrens property).
Minnesota deadlines at a glance
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Prelien notice, GC | In the written contract, or within 10 days of agreeing to the work |
| Prelien notice, subs and suppliers | 45 days after first furnishing |
| File and serve lien statement | 120 days after last work |
| Foreclosure | 1 year after the last item in the lien statement |
For the full rules, who can file and common mistakes, read our Minnesota lien deadline guide →
What trips people up in Minnesota
- Filing alone isn't enough. The lien statement must also be served on the owner within the same 120 days.
- GCs lose lien rights if the prelien notice isn't in their owner contract.
- Large commercial projects over 5,000 sq ft and buildings over 4 units are exempt from the prelien notice.
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 Minnesota deadline?
The debt is still owed. We collect unpaid construction invoices in Minnesota 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 · Louisiana · Michigan · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Ohio · Oklahoma · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · South Dakota · Vermont · Virginia · Washington
Frequently asked questions
What's the Minnesota lien deadline?
120 days after your last work, and the lien must be both filed and served on the owner in that time.
Do I need a prelien notice in Minnesota?
GCs put it in the owner contract; subs and suppliers send it within 45 days of first furnishing, with some large-project exemptions.
What is Torrens property?
Registered land recorded with the registrar of titles instead of the county recorder. We check which applies before filing.
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 Minnesota job?
Liens $199 to $500, recording, notarizing and serving included. Usually filed in 2 business days. Call (469) 694-8003.
