About the deadline calculator
Protecting your lien rights virtually guarantees that you will get paid faster on every construction project. But the lien process isn’t always simple. Mechanics lien laws can be complex and confusing. Each state has their own rules, with different notices to send and deadlines to file a lien claim. Whether you’re working in a new state, on a unique type of project, or just learned about mechanics lien requirements for the first time, trying to learn all of the rules can be stressful. The deadline calculator will figure it out for you.
Enter a few details about your project, and the calculator will tell you exactly what you need to do next.
- Wondering if you need to send a preliminary notice to protect your lien rights? Find out whether your state requires one, and how and when to send it.
- Not sure if you need to send a notice of intent before filing a lien claim? The calculator will tell you.
- Want to find out whether you can file a mechanics lien, and when it’s due? Learn your filing deadline.
The calculator will even give you free form downloads you can send immediately. All of our forms were created by construction lawyers to meet the legal requirements of each state. .
We created the Mechanics Lien & Notice Deadline Calculator to take all of the guesswork out of the payment process, so you always know the right step to take.