Michigan

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 20 days of first furnishing (residential and commercial Notice of Furnishing)

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

90 days after last furnishing

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

1 year after recording lien (or 60 days if demand to enforce served)

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 570.1101 et seq. (Construction Lien Act)

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:

Record a claim of lien (Construction Lien) with the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. Must include property description, amount due, and name of owner. Serve a copy on the owner within 15 days.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Within 20 days of first furnishing (residential and commercial Notice of Furnishing)

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

90 days after last furnishing

Enforce Lien

1 year after recording lien (or 60 days if demand to enforce served)