Minnesota

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 45 days of first furnishing (those not contracting directly with owner, residential)

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

120 days after last furnishing (45 days if Notice of Completion filed by owner for residential)

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

1 year after last furnishing

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Minn. Stat. §§ 514.01 et seq.

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
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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 County Recorder (or Registrar of Titles for Torrens property) in the county where the property is located. Must include property description, amount due, and name of owner.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Within 45 days of first furnishing (those not contracting directly with owner, residential)

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

120 days after last furnishing (45 days if Notice of Completion filed by owner for residential)

Enforce Lien

1 year after last furnishing