Maine

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?

Only required for residential

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

90 days after last furnishing

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

120 days after filing lien

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, §§ 3251 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 notice of lien in the registry of deeds in the county where the property is located. Must include property description, amount due, and name of owner. File within statutory deadline.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Only required for residential

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

90 days after last furnishing

Enforce Lien

120 days after filing lien