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Mississippi
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 contractors/subs; sub-subs on commercial: within 30 days of beginning work; residential subs: 10-day pre-lien notice
File by:
90 days after last furnishing
Enforce by:
180 days after filing Claim of Lien (90 days if owner files Notice of Contest)
Where found:
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 85-7-131 et seq.
File a claim of lien in the office of the Chancery Clerk in the county where the property is located. Must include an itemized account, property description, and name of owner.
Contract
Signed
Work Begins
Signed
Preliminary
Notice
Not required for contractors/subs; sub-subs on commercial: within 30 days of beginning work; residential subs: 10-day pre-lien notice
Last
Furnishing
File Lien
90 days after last furnishing
Enforce Lien
180 days after filing Claim of Lien (90 days if owner files Notice of Contest)