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Iowa
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 for commercial; residential has specific notice requirements
File by:
90 days after last furnishing
Enforce by:
2 years and 90 days after last furnishing (owner may demand suit within 30 days)
Where found:
Iowa Code §§ 572.1 et seq.
File a mechanic's lien statement with the Clerk of the District Court in the county where the property is located. Must include property description, amount due, and name of owner.
Contract
Signed
Work Begins
Signed
Preliminary
Notice
Not required for commercial; residential has specific notice requirements
Last
Furnishing
File Lien
90 days after last furnishing
Enforce Lien
2 years and 90 days after last furnishing (owner may demand suit within 30 days)