New York Notice of Intent to Lien

New York does not require a notice of intent before a notice of lien. Sending one does not extend the filing deadline (N.Y. Lien Law § 10).

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Does New York require a notice of intent to lien?

Not required. New York does not require a notice of intent before a notice of lien. Sending one does not extend the filing deadline (N.Y. Lien Law § 10).

A notice of intent is a final written demand. It names the amount, the property and the date you will file. An owner who wants to keep a lien off the title has a clear reason to pay first, and you keep a dated record of the demand.

Notice of intent: Not required; N.Y. Lien Law § 10
When to send it: None required
Lien deadline: Within 4 months after last furnishing labor or materials (varies by project type)
Where the lien is filed: County recorder where the property sits
Free blank form: Yes, PDF; Notice of Intent to File a Mechanic's Lien

Who sends it, to whom, and how

Who sends it: No one has to. Any claimant with lien rights can send one as a last demand before filing.
Who receives it: No law says. Our letter goes to the property owner and the party you contracted with.
How to send it: Send it by certified mail, return receipt requested, so you can prove when it arrived.

What a New York 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 notice of mechanic's lien
Your signature and the date

Download a blank New York notice of intent to lien

The Notice of Intent to File a 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 New York lien deadline it protects

The New York lien deadline is within 4 months after last furnishing labor or materials. It varies by project type. The lien is filed with the county recorder where the property sits. Send the notice early enough that the payment window ends before that deadline.

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More New York rules to know

The notice of lien is due within eight months after last furnishing, or four months for a single family dwelling (N.Y. Lien Law § 10).

Source: N.Y. Lien Law § 10. Read the New York lien statute. Notice rules turn on facts specific to your project. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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New York notice of intent FAQ

Is a notice of intent to lien required in New York?

New York does not require a notice of intent before a notice of lien. Sending one does not extend the filing deadline (N.Y. Lien Law § 10).

When do I send a New York notice of intent to lien?

No law sets a time. Send it early enough that the 10-day payment window ends before you must file. The New York lien deadline is within 4 months after last furnishing labor or materials. It varies by project type.

Who gets the notice, and how is it sent?

No law says. Our letter goes to the property owner and the party you contracted with. Send it by certified mail, return receipt requested, so you can prove when it arrived.

What does a New York 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 notice of mechanic's lien; your signature and the date.

Is there a free New York notice of intent to lien form?

Yes. Download the blank Notice of Intent to File a 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 New York 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.