Colorado Notice of Intent to Lien

Colorado requires a notice of intent before every lien statement. Serve it at least ten days before the lien statement is filed (C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3)).

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Does Colorado require a notice of intent to lien?

Required. Colorado requires a notice of intent before every lien statement. Serve it at least ten days before the lien statement is filed (C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3)).

Notice of intent: Required; C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3)
When to send it: At least 10 days before the lien statement is filed
Lien deadline: Within 4 months after last furnishing labor or materials
Where the lien is filed: County recorder where the property sits
Free blank form: Yes, PDF; Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement

Who sends it, to whom, and how

Who sends it: Every claimant.
Who receives it: The owner or reputed owner, or the owner's agent, and the principal contractor or its agent.
How to send it: Personal service, or registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, to each person's last-known address. The ten days count from the day of service or mailing.

What a Colorado 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 statement of lien
Your signature and the date

Download a blank Colorado notice of intent to lien

The Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement our service prepares, with every field left blank. PDF, free, no sign-up. Fill in your own facts and check them against the rules on this page before you send it.

The Colorado lien deadline it protects

The Colorado lien deadline is within 4 months after last furnishing labor or materials. The lien is filed with the county recorder where the property sits. Time the notice so you can still file the lien by that deadline.

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Record an affidavit of service with the lien statement. It is the proof that the notice went out (C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3)).
The notice itself does not need a notary. The affidavit of service is sworn before one.

Source: C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3). Read the Colorado lien statute. Notice rules turn on facts specific to your project. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

Send your Colorado 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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Colorado notice of intent FAQ

Is a notice of intent to lien required in Colorado?

Colorado requires a notice of intent before every lien statement. Serve it at least ten days before the lien statement is filed (C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3)).

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

At least 10 days before the lien statement is filed. The Colorado lien deadline is within 4 months after last furnishing labor or materials.

Who gets the notice, and how is it sent?

The owner or reputed owner, or the owner's agent, and the principal contractor or its agent. Personal service, or registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, to each person's last-known address. The ten days count from the day of service or mailing.

What does a Colorado 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 statement of lien; your signature and the date.

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

Yes. Download the blank Notice of Intent to File Lien Statement on this page. It is the same notice our service prepares, with every field left blank. Or we prepare and send it for you from $49.

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This page summarizes Colorado 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.