Delaware

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 10 days of request by owner

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

Direct contractors: 180 days after completion; Others: 120 days after last delivery/work

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

1 year after filing statement of claim

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Del. Code Ann. tit. 25, §§ 2701 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 statement of claim in the office of the Prothonotary of the Superior Court in the county where the property is located. Must include property description, amount due, and names of parties.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Within 10 days of request by owner

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

Direct contractors: 180 days after completion; Others: 120 days after last delivery/work

Enforce Lien

1 year after filing statement of claim