Arkansas

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?

Subcontractors: 75 days from start + 10-day notice before filing

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

120 days after items furnished or work performed

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

15 months from last day labor/materials furnished

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-44-101 et seq.

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
Deadline
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Enter your last day of work to see your estimated deadlines.

Where and How to File:

File a lien in the office of the Circuit Clerk in the county where the property is located. Must include an itemized statement of account and a description of the property.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Subcontractors: 75 days from start + 10-day notice before filing

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

120 days after items furnished or work performed

Enforce Lien

15 months from last day labor/materials furnished