Hawaii

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

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

45 days after completion (if Notice of Completion filed)

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

3 months after lien recorded

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 507-41 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:

File a notice of mechanic's and materialman's lien with the Bureau of Conveyances (or Land Court for registered land) in the circuit where the property is located. Must include property description and amount claimed.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Not required

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

45 days after completion (if Notice of Completion filed)

Enforce Lien

3 months after lien recorded