Owed money on a job in Pennsylvania? LevelSet Collections prepares and files Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania liens are filed with the prothonotary, the court records office. For subs, we send the formal 30-day notice first, then file, serve the owner and file the affidavit of service on time. Liens are recorded with the prothonotary in the county where the property sits.
Pennsylvania deadlines at a glance
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Notice of Furnishing (large Directory projects) | 45 days after first furnishing |
| Formal notice of intent (subs) | At least 30 days before filing |
| Lien claim | 6 months after last work or materials |
| Serve owner / file affidavit of service | 1 month after filing / 20 days after service |
| Enforcement action | 2 years after filing |
For the full rules, who can file and common mistakes, read our Pennsylvania lien deadline guide →
What trips people up in Pennsylvania
- Subs need the 30-day notice, so practically they must act by about month 5.
- Service on the owner and the affidavit of service are two separate deadlines.
- Third-tier subs and suppliers to sub-subs have no lien rights in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania deadline?
The debt is still owed. We collect unpaid construction invoices in Pennsylvania 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 · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Ohio · Oklahoma · South Carolina · South Dakota · Vermont · Virginia · Washington
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to file in Pennsylvania?
6 months after your last work or materials. Subs must send a formal notice at least 30 days before filing.
Who can't file a lien in Pennsylvania?
Third-tier subs and suppliers to a sub-sub, and claims of $500 or less.
What happens after filing in Pennsylvania?
The owner must be served within 1 month, and an affidavit of service filed within 20 days after that.
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 Pennsylvania job?
Liens $199 to $500, recording, notarizing and serving included. Usually filed in 2 business days. Call (469) 694-8003.
