# Michigan Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator

This Michigan lien deadline calculator is for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and the architects, engineers and surveyors who protect their lien with a Notice of Professional Services Contract. Pick your role and the type of project, then enter your last day of furnishing labor or material. It shows each deadline under Michigan's Construction Lien Act with the statute section next to it.

Subs and suppliers on non-residential jobs also enter their first day of furnishing, because the 20-day Notice of Furnishing runs from it. If you already recorded your claim of lien, add that date and we'll show when it has to be served and when foreclosure is due.

It takes about 20 seconds, and it's free. When you're ready to file, LevelSet Collections records the claim of lien with the register of deeds, attaches your Notice of Furnishing proof and serves it, in all 83 Michigan counties. Liens are $199 to $500 all-inclusive.

Free interactive calculator: https://levelsetcollections.com/michigan-lien-deadline-calculator/

## What sinks Michigan liens

- Skipping the 20-day Notice of Furnishing, or sending it to the owner instead of the designee and general contractor named in the Notice of Commencement.
- Recording the claim of lien without proof of service of the Notice of Furnishing attached.
- Not serving the claim within 15 days after recording.
- Ignoring a sworn statement demand, which blocks enforcement until it's answered.
- Waiting on a home job until after the owner has paid the contractor.

## FAQ

**How long do I have to file a construction lien in Michigan?**

90 days after your last furnishing of labor or material, for general contractors, subs and suppliers alike. The claim of lien is recorded with the register of deeds in the county where the property sits (MCL 570.1111(1)).

**When is the Michigan Notice of Furnishing due?**

Subcontractors and suppliers serve it within 20 days after first furnishing labor or material, on the designee and general contractor named in the Notice of Commencement (MCL 570.1109(1)). Contractors hired directly by the owner don't send one.

**How long does a Michigan lien last?**

Foreclosure has to be filed within 1 year after the claim of lien is recorded (MCL 570.1117). The claim also has to be served within 15 days after recording (MCL 570.1111(5)).

Public projects: you can't lien public property, but you can still get paid. Ask us about Freedom of Information Act and public-records requests, and Miller Act and state Little Miller Act bond claims.

Liens $199 to $500 all-inclusive. Call or text (469) 694-8003, Mon–Fri 8am–7pm Central.

This page is general information, not legal advice.