Arkansas Notice of Intent
FAQs & Guide

An Arkansas Notice of Intent to Lien must be served at least 10 days before filing an Arkansas mechanics lien.

The deadline to file a lien in Arkansas is no later than 120 days from the claimant’s last date of furnishing labor and/or materials to the project. Thus, the latest an NOI can be served is 110 days from the last date of furnishing. But it’s best not to wait until the last minute; as sending this document won’t extend lien deadlines – that means Arkansas claimants should plan accordingly and build in some time before their deadline to send the notice.

The Arkansas Notice of Intent to Lien is only required to be served on the property owner or their agent. However, it may be a good idea to send a copy to the general contractor as well to give your payment dispute full visibility on the project.

There isn’t much information required on an Arkansas Notice of Intent to Lien. The statute only requires that the notice state that the claimant holds a claim against the building or improvement, the amount due, and the party from whom payment is due.

However, other relevant information may be useful; such as the claimant’s information, a description of the property, a brief statement of the labor and/or materials provided, and the dates the work was performed.

→ Download a free Arkansas Notice of Intent to Lien form here

The Notice of Intent to Lien and may be given by personal service, or by certified mail with restricted delivery and return receipt requested. Further, they may also be sent by any means that provides third-party verification of delivery (like an overnight delivery service).

Note: If the notice is returned refused or undelivered, the notice must be sent immediately by first-class mail to the owner’s address. The returned notice marked unclaimed or refused by the USPS will serve as evidence of proof of service on the date the original notice was postmarked.

In Arkansas, a Notice of Intent to Lien is considered served when deposited in the mail, and the claimant has a return receipt verifying the delivery or refusal of the notice.

If a Notice of Intent to Lien is sent late in Arkansas (meaning not leaving at least 5 days to file a mechanics lien) the claimant will lose their right to file a lien claim against the property.