Owed money on a job in Virginia? LevelSet Collections prepares and files Virginia 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 Virginia
Virginia liens are recorded with the circuit court clerk. We go line by line through your invoices to keep only charges inside the 150-day lookback, because that's the most common way Virginia liens fail. Liens are recorded with the circuit court clerk's office.
Virginia deadlines at a glance
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Mechanics' Lien Agent notice (1-2 family homes, if named) | 30 days after first furnishing or permit |
| Memorandum of lien | 90 days after the end of the month of last work, no later than 90 days after completion |
| Lookback limit | 150 days before your last day, plus up to 10% retainage |
| Enforcement suit | Later of 6 months after recording or 60 days after completion |
For the full rules, who can file and common mistakes, read our Virginia lien deadline guide →
What trips people up in Virginia
- Including charges older than 150 days (other than retainage) can void the entire lien.
- Check the building permit for a Mechanics' Lien Agent on home jobs.
- The 90 days count from the end of the month, not from your last day.
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 Virginia deadline?
The debt is still owed. We collect unpaid construction invoices in Virginia 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 · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · South Dakota · Vermont · Washington
Frequently asked questions
What is Virginia's 150-day rule?
Your lien can only include work from the 150 days before your last day, plus up to 10% retainage. Older charges can void the lien.
How long do I have to file in Virginia?
90 days after the last day of the month you last worked, but no later than 90 days after completion.
Where are Virginia liens filed?
In the circuit court clerk's office where the property is located.
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 Virginia job?
Liens $199 to $500, recording, notarizing and serving included. Usually filed in 2 business days. Call (469) 694-8003.
