Colorado

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?

Not required (Notice to Extend time may be filed)

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

4 months after last work (prime and subs); subs must file within 2 months if Notice to Extend not filed

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

6 months after filing lien statement

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 38-22-101 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 statement with the County Clerk and Recorder in the county where the property is located. Must include the name of the owner, property description, amount due, and dates of first and last furnishing.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Not required (Notice to Extend time may be filed)

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

4 months after last work (prime and subs); subs must file within 2 months if Notice to Extend not filed

Enforce Lien

6 months after filing lien statement