Missouri

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?

Prime: disclosure required; Subs: 10-day notice of intent before filing; rental equipment: 15 business days from use

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

6 months after indebtedness accrues (rental equipment: 60 days after removal)

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

6 months after filing lien

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 429.010 et seq.

DEADLINE CALCULATOR

Enter your last day of work to calculate your deadlines.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Deadline
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LIEN FILING
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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 Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the property is located. Must include property description, amount due, and name of owner. Must be a just and true account.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Prime: disclosure required; Subs: 10-day notice of intent before filing; rental equipment: 15 business days from use

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

6 months after indebtedness accrues (rental equipment: 60 days after removal)

Enforce Lien

6 months after filing lien