Built after losing $75,000 to a missed lien deadline
State Lien Deadline Guides for Material Suppliers
Clear, state-specific lien deadlines for lumber yards, concrete suppliers, and distributors — without legal fluff.
Why These State Lien Guides Exist
Lien laws vary wildly by state. What works in Texas doesn't work in California. What's required in Florida isn't required in New York.
Material suppliers lose money every day due to deadline confusion. One missed notice deadline can cost you $75,000+ in forfeited lien rights.
Created after a $75,000 loss from a missed deadline, this hub focuses on what suppliers actually need, not legal theory.
Levelset was too expensive and overkill for most suppliers. LienDeadline focuses only on deadline calculations and state-specific rules that protect your receivables.
These guides exist to help suppliers avoid costly deadline mistakes.
Select Your State
Alabama
Subcontractors and suppliers have 6 months (180 days) after last furnishing; general contractors have 6 months (180 days)
Alaska
120 days after last work or furnishing
Arizona
120 days after last furnishing labor or materials
Arkansas
120 days after last work or furnishing
California
90 days after completion (or 30 days if Notice of Completion recorded)
Colorado
4 months after last work (6 months for primes)
Connecticut
90 days after last work
Delaware
120 days after last work for non-residential, 90 days for residential
District of Columbia
90 days after last work
Florida
90 days after last furnishing
Georgia
90 days after last work
Hawaii
45 days after completion
Idaho
90 days after last work
Illinois
4 months after last furnishing labor or materials
Indiana
60 days for residential, 90 days for commercial after last furnishing
Iowa
90 days after last work
Kansas
5 months after last work for primes, 3 months for subs
Kentucky
6 months after last work
Louisiana
60 days after substantial completion
Maine
120 days after last work
Maryland
120 days after last work
Massachusetts
90 days after Notice of Substantial Completion OR 120 days after Notice of Termination
Michigan
Must be filed within 90 days after last furnishing
Minnesota
Must be filed within 120 days after last furnishing
Mississippi
90 days after last work
Missouri
6 months after last work
Montana
90 days after last work
Nebraska
120 days after last work
Nevada
90 days after last work
New Hampshire
120 days after last work
New Jersey
90 days after last work for commercial, 120 for residential
New Mexico
150 days after last work for primes, 120 for subs
New York
8 months after last work for commercial, 4 months for residential
North Carolina
120 days after last work
North Dakota
90 days after last work
Ohio
75 days after last furnishing labor or materials
Oklahoma
120 days after last work for primes, 90 for subs
Oregon
75 days after last work
Pennsylvania
6 months after last work
Rhode Island
200 days after last work
South Carolina
90 days after last work
South Dakota
120 days after last work
Tennessee
90 days after completion
Texas
15th of 3rd month (residential) or 4th month (commercial)
Utah
Original contractors must file a Notice of Claim within 180 days after final completion; subcontractors and suppliers must file within 90 days afte...
Vermont
180 days after last work
Virginia
150 days after last work
Washington
90 days after last work
West Virginia
100 days after last work
Wisconsin
6 months after last work
Wyoming
180 days after last work for primes, 150 for subs
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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify deadlines with a licensed attorney.