Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien

Missouri requires every claimant except the original contractor to give the owner at least 10 days' notice before filing a lien (RSMo § 429.100).

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Does Missouri require a notice of intent to lien?

Required for some claimants or projects. Missouri requires every claimant except the original contractor to give the owner at least 10 days' notice before filing a lien (RSMo § 429.100).

Notice of intent: Required for some claimants or projects; RSMo § 429.100
When to send it: At least 10 days before the lien is filed
Lien deadline: Within 6 months after last furnishing labor or materials
Where the lien is filed: Circuit court clerk for the county
Free blank form: Yes, PDF; Notice of Claim and Intent to File Mechanic's Lien

Who sends it, to whom, and how

Who sends it: Every claimant except the original contractor who dealt directly with the owner.
Who receives it: The owner or the owner's agent.
How to send it: An officer who serves civil process, or any adult who would be a competent witness, serves it. Proof is the officer's return or the server's affidavit. Whether certified mail alone is enough is not settled, so confirm with counsel.

What a Missouri notice of intent says

Missouri law requires the notice to state the following (RSMo § 429.100).

The amount of the claim
Who owes it

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The Notice of Claim and Intent to File Mechanic's Lien 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 Missouri lien deadline it protects

The Missouri lien deadline is within 6 months 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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Do not file until ten full days after service.
If the owner lives outside Missouri with no agent in the county, or cannot be found, the notice may be recorded with the county recorder of deeds instead (RSMo § 429.110).

Source: RSMo § 429.100. Read the Missouri lien statute. Notice rules turn on facts specific to your project. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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Missouri notice of intent FAQ

Is a notice of intent to lien required in Missouri?

Missouri requires every claimant except the original contractor to give the owner at least 10 days' notice before filing a lien (RSMo § 429.100).

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

At least 10 days before the lien is filed. The Missouri lien deadline is within 6 months after last furnishing labor or materials.

Who gets the notice, and how is it sent?

The owner or the owner's agent. An officer who serves civil process, or any adult who would be a competent witness, serves it. Proof is the officer's return or the server's affidavit. Whether certified mail alone is enough is not settled, so confirm with counsel.

What does a Missouri notice of intent to lien say?

Missouri law requires it to state: the amount of the claim; who owes it. Source: RSMo § 429.100.

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

Yes. Download the blank Notice of Claim and Intent to File Mechanic's Lien 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 Missouri 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.