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Nevada Lien Law Deadlines for Suppliers and Subcontractors
Nevada suppliers must give a Notice of Right to Lien, record the lien within 90 days after the latest of project completion or their own last delivery or work, and sue within 6 months of recording. A recorded notice of completion can cut the recording window to 40 days.
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Risk context
Nevada is High Risk for Suppliers
Nevada's Notice of Right to Lien is mandatory for suppliers and reaches back only 31 days, so a notice sent after an invoice goes unpaid can leave earlier deliveries unprotected. A recorded notice of completion can shrink the 90-day recording window to 40 days, and residential jobs need a 15-day notice of intent before recording.
Deadline schedule
Nevada Mechanics Lien Deadlines (Updated 2026)
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| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lien Filing Deadline | 90 days after completion of work of improvement or your last delivery or work, whichever is latest | Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk. Count from whichever of those three dates comes last (NRS 108.226(1)). |
| Notice of Completion | 40 days after it is recorded | If the owner records and serves a valid notice of completion, record within 40 days after it was recorded. It does not bind a claimant who gave a Notice of Right to Lien unless the owner mails that claimant a copy within 10 days (NRS 108.226, 108.228). |
| Preliminary Notice | Notice of Right to Lien after first delivery | Required to preserve your right to file a lien later. Deliver it to the owner in person or by certified mail, with a copy to the prime contractor. It covers materials furnished in the 31 days before it is given and afterward, so send it within 31 days of first delivery to cover every delivery. It is not needed if you sell directly to the owner (NRS 108.245). |
| Residential Notice of Intent | At least 15 days before recording | On residential jobs, serve a notice of intent to lien on the owner and the reputed prime contractor by hand or certified mail. A materials lien cannot be perfected without it, and serving it extends the recording deadline by 15 days (NRS 108.226(6)-(7)). |
| Service on Owner | Within 30 days after recording | Serve a copy of the recorded lien on the owner by personal delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested. If no address can be found, post it on the property and mail it (NRS 108.227). |
| Enforcement Deadline | 6 months from lien filing | Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date. When you file, record a lis pendens and publish notice of the foreclosure for 3 weeks. Only a written extension agreement recorded within the 6 months extends the deadline, up to 1 year from recording (NRS 108.233, 108.239). |
| Statutes | Governing statutes | NRS §108.221-108.246; §108.239; §108.2415. Key sections: NRS 108.226, 108.227, 108.228, 108.233, and 108.245. |
Supplier pitfalls
Common Supplier Mistakes in Nevada
Missing the Notice of Right to Lien
Nevada's Notice of Right to Lien is mandatory for suppliers who do not sell directly to the owner, and it reaches back only 31 days. A notice sent after an invoice goes unpaid can leave earlier deliveries without lien rights.
Missing the notice-of-completion and residential notice steps
The 90 days run from the latest of completion or your last delivery or work, but a recorded notice of completion can cut the window to 40 days. On residential jobs, serve the 15-day notice of intent before you record, or a materials lien cannot be perfected.
Missing the 6-month enforcement deadline
Serve the recorded lien on the owner within 30 days, then file the foreclosure suit within 6 months of recording. Only a recorded written extension agreement buys more time.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Nevada lien law deadlines?
Give the Notice of Right to Lien within 31 days of first delivery so it covers every delivery, record the lien within 90 days after the latest of completion or your last delivery or work (40 days after a valid notice of completion), serve the owner within 30 days of recording, and file suit within 6 months of recording.
Does Nevada require a preliminary notice?
Yes. Every claimant except labor-only claimants must give the owner a Notice of Right to Lien, with a copy to the prime contractor, unless it sells directly to the owner. The notice covers materials furnished in the 31 days before it is given and afterward (NRS 108.245). See our preliminary notice deadline guide for an intake workflow.
Do residential projects add a Nevada lien step?
Yes. On a residential project, suppliers must serve a notice of intent to lien on the owner and the reputed prime contractor at least 15 days before recording. Serving it extends the recording deadline by 15 days (NRS 108.226).
How long do I have to enforce a Nevada lien?
6 months after recording the lien. When you file suit, record a lis pendens and publish notice of the foreclosure for 3 weeks. Only a written extension agreement recorded within the 6 months extends the deadline, and never beyond 1 year from recording (NRS 108.233, 108.239).
Are these the 2024 Nevada lien law deadlines?
Yes. We reviewed the 2024 revision of NRS chapter 108 in September 2026, so the 31-day, 90-day, and 6-month rules shown here are the ones that applied to 2024 projects. Confirm with a Nevada construction attorney whether any later change affects your claim.
Important note