Kansas

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?

Subcontractors must provide warning letter; residential has different procedures

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

Direct contract with owner: 4 months; Subcontractors: 3 months after last furnishing

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

1 year after filing lien statement (at least 90 days must pass)

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 60-1101 et seq.

DEADLINE CALCULATOR

Enter your last day of work to calculate your deadlines.

Last Day You Provided Labor or Materials

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 Clerk of the District Court in the county where the property is located. Must include a verified statement of the amount due, property description, and name of owner.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Subcontractors must provide warning letter; residential has different procedures

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

Direct contract with owner: 4 months; Subcontractors: 3 months after last furnishing

Enforce Lien

1 year after filing lien statement (at least 90 days must pass)