North Dakota Notice of Intent to Lien

North Dakota requires written notice to the owner that a lien will be claimed, sent by certified mail at least 10 days before the lien is recorded (N.D.C.C. § 35-27-02(4)).

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Does North Dakota require a notice of intent to lien?

Required. North Dakota requires written notice to the owner that a lien will be claimed, sent by certified mail at least 10 days before the lien is recorded (N.D.C.C. § 35-27-02(4)).

Notice of intent: Required; N.D.C.C. § 35-27-02(4)
When to send it: At least 10 days before the lien is recorded
Lien deadline: Within 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials
Where the lien is filed: County recorder where the property sits
Free blank form: Not yet for North Dakota

Who sends it, to whom, and how

Who sends it: Claimants hired through a contractor or subcontractor. The statute does not clearly cover a claimant in direct contract with the owner. Send it anyway and confirm with counsel.
Who receives it: The property owner.
How to send it: Certified mail.

What a North Dakota 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 North Dakota lien deadline it protects

The North Dakota lien deadline is within 90 days 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.

See every North Dakota lien deadline and filing rule

Source: N.D.C.C. § 35-27-02(4). Read the North Dakota lien statute. Notice rules turn on facts specific to your project. Confirm with counsel before relying on them.

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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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North Dakota notice of intent FAQ

Is a notice of intent to lien required in North Dakota?

North Dakota requires written notice to the owner that a lien will be claimed, sent by certified mail at least 10 days before the lien is recorded (N.D.C.C. § 35-27-02(4)).

When do I send a North Dakota notice of intent to lien?

At least 10 days before the lien is recorded. The North Dakota lien deadline is within 90 days after last furnishing labor or materials.

Who gets the notice, and how is it sent?

The property owner. Certified mail.

What does a North Dakota 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 North Dakota notice of intent to lien form?

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

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This page summarizes North Dakota 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.