Question. Do we have any right to put a lien on the property in Utah? Under Utah Code 38-1a-501(1)(a): a preliminary lien notice would need to be filed on Utah's State Construction Registry within "20 days after a person commences providing construction work." This would include contractors outside the State of Utah. In order to properly file a lien, "A person who desires to claim a construction lien (mechanic's lien) on real property shall file a preliminarySee More...See More...