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Connecticut
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
Required?
Not required
File by:
90 days after last work performed; copy served on owner within 30 days after recording
Enforce by:
1 year after recording lien
Where found:
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 49-33 et seq.
Record a certificate of mechanic's lien in the town land records where the property is located. Must include property description, amount claimed, and name of person against whom the lien is filed. Serve a copy on the owner within 30 days of recording.
Certificate of Mechanics Lien recorded in land records.
Contract
Signed
Work Begins
Signed
Preliminary
Notice
Not required
Last
Furnishing
File Lien
90 days after last work performed; copy served on owner within 30 days after recording
Enforce Lien
1 year after recording lien