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Georgia Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers
Georgia has short notice and lien deadlines. Missing the 30-day notice or 90-day lien filing window can permanently eliminate your lien rights.
Public date calculations cover Florida and Kansas. Georgia dates require qualified review.
Risk context
Georgia is High Risk for Suppliers
Georgia requires suppliers without a direct contract with the owner to send a Notice to Contractor within 30 days of first delivering materials. Missing this early notice can invalidate your lien entirely — even if you file on time.
Deadline schedule
Georgia Mechanics Lien Deadlines (Updated 2026)
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| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Notice | Within 30 days of first furnishing | Suppliers without a direct contract with the owner must send a Notice to Contractor within 30 days of first delivering materials. |
| Lien Filing | 90 days after last furnishing | The claim of lien must be recorded within 90 days from the last date you furnished materials to the project. |
| Notice Method | Certified or registered mail | Notices must be sent using registered mail, certified mail, or approved overnight delivery methods. |
| Enforcement Deadline | 365 days from lien filing | You must commence an action to enforce the lien within one year of filing the lien. |
| Statutes | Georgia Code | O.C.G.A. §44-14-361.1; §44-14-360 et seq. |
Supplier pitfalls
Common Supplier Mistakes in Georgia
Missing the 30-day Notice to Contractor deadline
Missing the 30-day Notice to Contractor deadline.
Assuming notice isn't required if payment issues arise later
Assuming notice isn't required if payment issues arise later.
Filing the lien after the 90-day deadline
Filing the lien after the 90-day deadline.
Not retaining proof of delivery for notices
Not retaining proof of delivery for notices.
Deadline calculator
Not Sure Which Deadline Applies?
Use this Georgia guide and collect your project facts for qualified review.
Review Georgia project factsThe public calculator provides dates only for reviewed Florida and Kansas scenarios; it does not calculate a Georgia date.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make sure my lien deadline is filed on time?
Use the state deadline calculator to confirm the exact filing windows and enforcement timing for this state.
Important note