Arizona

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?

Within 20 days of first furnishing

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

Earlier of 120 days after completion or 60 days after Notice of Completion recorded

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

6 months after recording lien

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 33-981 et seq.

DEADLINE CALCULATOR

Enter your last day of work to calculate your deadlines.

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

Where and How to File:

Record a lien claim with the County Recorder in the county where the property is located. Must include a description of the property, name of owner, amount due, and dates of first and last furnishing.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Within 20 days of first furnishing

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

Earlier of 120 days after completion or 60 days after Notice of Completion recorded

Enforce Lien

6 months after recording lien