Georgia Lien Law Summary (Private)

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Georgia is generally a non-notice state, meaning that notices are not required prior to the filing construction liens. However, there are some special circumstances when notice may be required.

• Parties Who Did Not Contract with Owner or Prime Contractor must send via certified mail a Preliminary Notice within thirty (30) days from first furnishing materials or labor to the job.

• Owner or Prime Contractor must file with the Superior Court County a Notice of Commencement within 15 days from when work beings on the project.

THE MECHANICS LIEN

Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, Sub-Subs, Architects, Engineers, Suppliers and Equipment Lessors all have lien rights in Georgia.

• Referred to as “Claim of Lien”

• Liens must be filed within 90 Days from when labor, materials, or services last furnished to the project.

• Lien expires if a lawsuit is not filed to enforce the lien within 365 days from the lien’s filing date.

RESOURCES

Posts on Construction Lien Blog about Georgia Mechanic’s Liens and Notices