Alaska

Mechanic's Lien

Deadlines & Filing Guide

Know your notice requirements, lien filing deadlines, and foreclosure deadlines before you lose your rights.

GET YOUR  LIEN TOOLKIT

preliminary notice

Required?

Optional (shifts burden of proof)

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

120 days after completing contract or ceasing to furnish (if Notice of Right to Lien recorded before or within 15 days after Notice of Completion)

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

6 months after recording lien (extendable to 1 year with extension notice)

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Alaska Stat. §§ 34.35.050–34.35.120

DEADLINE CALCULATOR

Enter your last day of work to calculate your deadlines.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Deadline
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LIEN FILING
Deadline
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FORECLOSURE
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Enter your last day of work to see your estimated deadlines.

Where and How to File:

Record a notice of claim of lien with the Recording District where the property is situated. Must include a description of the property, amount of lien, and labor/materials furnished.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Optional (shifts burden of proof)

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

120 days after completing contract or ceasing to furnish (if Notice of Right to Lien recorded before or within 15 days after Notice of Completion)

Enforce Lien

6 months after recording lien (extendable to 1 year with extension notice)