Arkansas Notice of Intent to Lien

Arkansas requires every claimant to give the owner ten days' notice before filing a lien (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-44-114).

Does Arkansas require a notice of intent to lien?

Required. Arkansas requires every claimant to give the owner ten days' notice before filing a lien (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-44-114).

Notice of intent: Required; Ark. Code Ann. § 18-44-114
When to send it: At least 10 days before the lien is filed
Lien deadline: Within 120 days after last furnishing labor or materials
Where the lien is filed: Circuit court clerk for the county
Free blank form: Not yet for Arkansas

Who sends it, to whom, and how

Who sends it: Every claimant, including the general contractor.
Who receives it: The property owner.
How to send it: Our research does not confirm a required delivery method. Certified mail with a return receipt gives you proof of the date. Confirm the method with counsel.

What an Arkansas notice of intent says

The notice our service prepares states the following. Keep it to facts you can prove.

Your name and the party you contracted with
The property, with its address and county
The labor or materials you furnished, and when
The amount unpaid
A demand to pay within 10 days, or you will file your lien
Your signature and the date

The Arkansas lien deadline it protects

The Arkansas lien deadline is within 120 days after last furnishing labor or materials. The lien is filed with the circuit court clerk for the county. Time the notice so you can still file the lien by that deadline.

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More Arkansas rules to know

The lien itself must include an affidavit with copies of the notices you sent and proof of service (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-44-117).
On commercial work, subcontractors and suppliers also send the owner and the contractor a notice of nonpayment before 75 days have passed from furnishing (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-44-115(b)). That is a separate notice. Whether the 75 days run from first or last furnishing is not settled, so confirm with counsel.

Source: Ark. Code Ann. § 18-44-114. Read the Arkansas lien statute. Notice rules turn on facts specific to your project. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

Send your Arkansas notice of intent

We prepare the notice from your project details. Self-serve from $49: you review, sign and send it. Full service from $99: we send it to every party with proof of delivery.

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Arkansas notice of intent FAQ

Is a notice of intent to lien required in Arkansas?

Arkansas requires every claimant to give the owner ten days' notice before filing a lien (Ark. Code Ann. § 18-44-114).

When do I send a Arkansas notice of intent to lien?

At least 10 days before the lien is filed. The Arkansas lien deadline is within 120 days after last furnishing labor or materials.

Who gets the notice, and how is it sent?

The property owner. Our research does not confirm a required delivery method. Certified mail with a return receipt gives you proof of the date. Confirm the method with counsel.

What does a Arkansas notice of intent to lien say?

Our letter states: your name and the party you contracted with; the property, with its address and county; the labor or materials you furnished, and when; the amount unpaid; a demand to pay within 10 days, or you will file your lien; your signature and the date.

Is there a free Arkansas notice of intent to lien form?

Not yet for Arkansas. We prepare and send the notice for you from $49.

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This page summarizes Arkansas law for general information and is not legal advice. Notice and release rules depend on your role, project type and dates. Confirm them against the statute or with counsel before relying on them.