Mechanic’s Lien Law Summaries and Forms
Lien laws, notice requirements and more vary from state-to-state, can be confusing and complex, and change frequently. Express Lien works hard to provide its users and the public with free information about the lien requirements in every state. The following is a list of resources available to you, by state, to help you better understand that state’s lien and notice requirements.
While we strive to keep these notices updated and accurate, remember that this is legal information and not legal advice, and that we cannot warrant the complete accuracy of this information. Express Lien is not a law firm and cannot give legal advice or interpret laws. If you are unsure about the legal requirements applicable to your or your project, consult with a lawyer. Also, please read our Terms of Use.
Nationwide Resources
USA State-By-State Lien Law Summary (Private Projects)
Miller Act Claims Summary (Federal Projects)
Alabama
Lien Law Summary for Private Project (pdf) (html)
Form: Statement of Mechanics Lien
Arkansas
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf)
Arizona
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: Notice and Claim of Lien
California
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: 20-Day Preliminary Notice
Form: Claim of Lien (Mechanics Lien Private Works)
Form: Release of Claim of Lien (Private)
Form: Stop Notice (Public)
Colorado
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: Statement of Lien
Connecticut
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Delaware
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf)
Florida
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Georgia
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: Notice of Contest
Form: Notice of Commencement
Form: Claim of Lien
Lien Law Summary for Public Projects (pdf) (html)
Idaho
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf)
Illinois
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Lien Law Summary for Public Projects (pdf) (html)
Indiana
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf)
Iowa
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf)
Language Principal Contractor should Include
in Owner-Occupied Residential Project Contract (pdf)
Louisiana
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Lien Summary for State Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: Statement of Claim and Privilege (Mechanics Lien – Private)
Maine
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf)
Lien Summary for State Projects (pdf)
Maryland
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf)
Michigan
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: Sworn Statement
Materials: DLEEG Consumer Guide to MI Construction Lien Act
Link: Department of Labor, Energy & Economic Growth
Mississippi
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: 10 Day Notice of Intent to Lien
Form: Lien Notice (Mechanics Lien for Prime Contractors – Private)
Missouri
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf)
New Jersey
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Lien Summray for Public Projects (pdf) (html)
New Mexico
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
New York
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Lien Summary for Public Projects (pdf) (html)
New York Private Notice of Mechanics Lien
Nevada
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: Notice of Lien
North Carolina
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Oklahoma
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Oregon
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: Claim of Construction Lien (Private)
Form: 8 Day Preliminary Notice
Form: Information Notice to Owner
Pennsylvania
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
South Dakota
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Tennessee
Lien Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Texas
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Texas Private Lien Deadline Chart
Texas 2 and 3 Month Notice Due Date Chart
Utah
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Virginia
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: General Contractor’s Memorandum of Lien
Form: Subcontractor’s Memorandum of Lien
Form: Sub-Subcontractor’s Memorandum of Lien
Wisconsin
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Washington
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: Model Disclosure Statement
Form: Claim of Lien (Private)
Washington D.C. (District of Columbia)
Lien Law Summary for Private Projects (pdf) (html)
Form: Notice of Mechanics Lien
