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Mechanics Lien
Deadline Calculator

Pick your state and role, enter your project dates, and see when your preliminary notice, notice of intent, and lien are due. It runs on the same rules our lien filing service uses.

Find your deadlines

The calculator asks only for the dates your state's rules use.

Project type

Choose a state and your role to see which dates you need.

These dates come from the same rules our lien filing service uses. They are not moved for weekends or holidays. Deadlines turn on facts specific to your project. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

How lien deadlines work

How is a mechanics lien deadline calculated?
Each state counts from a trigger date, usually the last day you furnished labor or materials or the day the project was completed. Some states count days, some count months, and Texas counts to the 15th day of a later month. The calculator applies your state's rule for your role and project type to the dates you enter.
What counts as my last furnishing date?
The last day you performed work or delivered materials under your contract. Small corrections and warranty work often do not count, so use the last day of real work on the job.
Does a notice of completion change my deadline?
In some states, yes. When the owner files a notice of completion, the lien deadline can move earlier. In those states the calculator asks for the notice date and shows whichever deadline comes first.
Why does my role change the deadline?
Lien rights and deadlines depend on who hired you. A general contractor hired by the owner often has a different deadline, and often no preliminary notice, compared with a subcontractor or supplier further down the chain.
What if a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday?
The calculator shows the date the statute's count lands on. Some states extend a deadline that falls on a weekend or holiday and some do not, so plan to file before the date shown.

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