Executive Lien & Contractor Services, Inc.
provides general information as a courtesy to our clients. We
do not give legal advice. While Executive Lien believes the information
contained herein is accurate, we recommend that you consult an
attorney regarding specific lien and bond laws.
| ALABAMA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Notice of Unpaid Balance: The only timing provision
for such notice is that it be given before the filing
of a verified Statement of Lien. |
Not required. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Statement of Lien within 4 months. |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 6 months of the maturity of the entire
indebtedness secured by the Lien. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Within 10 days of satisfaction. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| ARKANSAS |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 75 days of last furnishing. |
Not required. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Notice to Owner 10 days before filing a Lien.
File Lien within 20 days of Notice to Owner mailing date.
Lien must be filed within 120 days of last supply. |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 15 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Within 10 days of satisfaction. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| ARIZONA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 20 days of first furnishing. |
Within 20 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 120 days after completion or 60 days
if Notice of Completion is recorded. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 6 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Within 20 days of satisfaction. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| CALIFORNIA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 20 days of first furnishing. |
Within 20 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days after completion or 30 days
if Notice of Completion is recorded. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 90 days of filing a Lien. |
After 90 days BUT within 12 months of
last furnishing. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| COLORADO |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Intent to Lien required 10 days prior to filing
a lien. Lien must be filed within 4 months of last supply. |
Suppliers to subcontractors have no Bond claim
rights. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 6 months of last supply. |
Not applicable. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| CONNECTICUT |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
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| D.C. |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required, but recommended for collections. |
Not required, but recommended for collections. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 3 months of completion of the project. |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 6 months of completion of the project. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Upon payment. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| DELAWARE |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 120 days of last furnishing. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Not defined in Statute (consult an attorney
after filing). |
Within 3 years of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| FLORIDA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 45 days of first furnishing. |
Not required. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Upon payment. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| GEORGIA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 30 days of first supply. |
Not required. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of debt due. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Upon satisfaction of monies paid. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| IOWA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Residential: Within 10 days of first
supply.
Commercial: Within 30 days of first supply. |
Within 30 days of first supply. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
After 30 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of Lien filing date. |
Within 60 days of last supply. |
| Release |
Within 30 days of satisfaction. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| IDAHO |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 45 days of first furnishing. |
Within 45 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 6 months of Lien filing date. |
After 90 days BUT within 12 months of
last furnishing. |
| Release |
Within 10 days of request. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| ILLINOIS |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Residential: Within 60 days of first
furnishing.
Non-Residential: Not required. |
Within 30 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Intent within 90 days of last supply. Within
4 months of completion. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 2 years after completion. |
Within 90 days of notice. |
| Release |
Upon satisfaction. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| INDIANA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 30 days of first furnishing. |
Within 30 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Residential: Within 60 days of last
furnishing.
Commercial: Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
Within 60 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of filing a Lien. |
30 days after 60-Day Notice BUT within
12 months. |
| Release |
Within 15 days of satisfaction. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| KANSAS |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required (recommended for collections).
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Not required (recommended for collections).
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Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
Not required (unless Bond states otherwise). |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 6 months of completion. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| Additional Information |
Suppliers of equipment and materials to contractors
and subcontractors come within the purview of protection afforded
by both Mechanic's Liens and Public Works Bonds. |
| KENTUCKY |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
$1,000 or Less: Within 75 days of last
furnishing. Over $1,000: Within 120 days of last furnishing.
Residential: Within 45 days of last furnishing. |
Within 30 days of last supply. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 6 months of last furnishing. |
Within 31 - 60 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months' notice. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| LOUISIANA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Equipment Only: Within 10 days of first
supply along with copy of lease/rental agreement. None required
for any other contractors. |
Within 10 days of first supply |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 30 days of last supply. |
Within 30 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of Lien filing date. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Upon satisfaction. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| MASSACHUSETTS |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
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| MARYLAND |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required. |
Not required. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Notice of Intent within 120 days of last supply.
Petition of Lien to be filed by an attorney within
180 days of last supply. |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months from Petition of Lien filing
date. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Upon satisfaction. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| MAINE |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
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| MICHIGAN |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 20 days of first supply. |
Within 20 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| MINNESOTA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 45 days of first supply. |
Within 20 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 120 days of last supply. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| MISSOURI |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required. |
Not required. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Intent to Lien required 10 days prior to filing
the Lien. Lien must be filed within 6 months of last supply. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 6 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Within 10 days of satisfaction. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| MISSISSIPPI |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
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| MONTANA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 20 days of first supply (good for 12
months only - must file a Continuation Statement if project
is longer than 12 months). |
Within 30 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of Notice of Completion. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 2 years of filing a Lien. |
Within 30 days of Bond Notice. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| NORTH
CAROLINA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required (recommended for collections).
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Not required (recommended for collections).
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Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 120 days of last furnishing. |
Within 60 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 180 days of last furnishing. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on bond claims. |
| NORTH DAKOTA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Forthcoming |
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| NEBRASKA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 4 months of last furnishing. |
Within 4 months of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 2 years of Lien filing date. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
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| NEW JERSEY |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Notice of Intention to be filed within 90 days
of last furnishing. Lien must be filed within 2 years of filing
of Notice of Intention. |
Within 80 days of first supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| NEW MEXICO |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 60 days of first furnishing. |
Within 60 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. File Lien
10 days after Intent to Lien. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 2 years of recording Lien. |
After 90 days but within 12 months of last
furnishing. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| NEVADA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 31 days of first furnishing. |
Within 20 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last furnishing or 40 days
if Notice of Completion is filed. Must serve to owner within
30 days of filing. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. If public
highway or road, file within 30 days of completion. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
After 30 days but within 6 months of filing
a Lien. |
After 90 days but within 12 months of last
furnishing. |
| Release |
Within 20 days of written demand. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| NEW YORK |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Not required (recommended for collections). |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Anytime within progress of work or - Residential:
Within 4 months of last supply. Commercial: Within
8 months of last supply. |
Anytime before completion of work or within
30 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| OHIO |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
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| OKLAHOMA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
General Contractor: Within 10 days
of first furnishing.
Owner: Within 5 days of first furnishing. |
General Contractor: Within 10 days of
first furnishing. Owner: Within 5 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Written notice to owner 60 days prior to Lien.
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| OREGON |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 8 days of first furnishing. |
Within 8 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 75 days of last furnishing. |
Within 120 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 4 months of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| PENNSYLVANIA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 30 days of first furnishing. |
Within 30 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 4 months of last furnishing. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 2 years of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Within 30 days of receiving payment. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| RHODE ISLAND |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Forthcoming |
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| SOUTH
CAROLINA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 90 days of first furnishing. |
Within 90 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 6 months of last furnishing. |
Within 12 months of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| SOUTH DAKOTA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Intent to Lien required 15 days prior to filing
a Lien. Lien must be filed within 90 days of last supply. |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Before Lien is enforced, claimant must serve
2nd Notice 20 days before action is commenced. After 2nd Notice
is served, action may be taken within 30 days. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
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| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| TENNESSEE |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 20 days of first furnishing. |
Within 20 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Intent within 90 days after completion. Notice
of Nonpayment to owner within 60 days of last completion. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 90 days of filing a Lien. |
Within 6 months of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| TEXAS |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
General Contractor: No later than the
15th day of the 2nd month. Owner/General Contractor:
No later than the 15th day of the 3rd month. |
General Contractor: No later than the
15th day of the 2nd month. Owner/General Contractor:
No later than the 15th day of the 3rd month. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
No later than the 15th day of the 4th month
of last supply. |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 2 years of Lien file date or 1 year
after last supply. |
After 90 days BUT within 12 months of
last furnishing. |
| Release |
Within 10 days of request. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| UTAH |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 45 days of first furnishing. |
Within 45 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. Owner to
be served within 30 days of Lien, unless general contractor
is still on the job. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing (not per
Statute, but recommended). |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 12 months of last furnishing. |
After 90 days BUT within 12 months of
last furnishing. |
| Release |
Within 10 day of request. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| VIRGINIA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Within 30 days of first furnishing. |
Within 30 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
Within 6 months of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 6 months from filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Upon payment. |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| VERMONT |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Forthcoming |
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| WASHINGTON |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Residential: Within 10 days of first
furnishing.
Commercial: Within 60 days of first furnishing. |
Within 10 days of first furnishing. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
Within 30 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 8 months of Lien recording date. |
Within 30 days of Bond Letter. Within 60 days
of last furnishing. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| WISCONSIN |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
General Contractors: Within 10 days
of first supply. Subcontractors & Suppliers: Within
60 days of first supply. |
Not required (general contractor only). |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Intent to Lien required 30 days prior to filing
a Lien. Lien must be filed within 6 months of last supply. |
Subpliers and subcontractors have no Bond claim
rights. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 2 years of last supply. |
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| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| WEST VIRGINIA |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Not required. |
Not required. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Within 75 days after completion of project. |
Within 90 days of last furnishing. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 6 months of Lien recording date. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
| WYOMING |
Private Jobs |
Public Jobs |
| Preliminary Lien Notice |
Residential: Within 30 days of first
supply.
Commercial: Within 60 days of first supply. |
Within 60 days of first supply. |
Mechanic's Lien/
Bond Letter |
Intent to Lien required 30 days prior to filing
a Lien. Lien must be filed within 90 days of last supply. |
Within 90 days of last supply. |
| Foreclose/File Claim Against Bond |
Within 180 days of filing a Lien. |
Within 12 months of last supply. |
| Release |
Not defined in Statute (promptly, if satisfied). |
Not applicable on Bond claims. |
