New Hampshire

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?

Accounting to owner every 30 days

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

Must obtain court attachment within 120 days after last performing

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

Must obtain attachment from Superior Court within 120 days after last performing

Statutory Authority

Where found:

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 447:1 et seq.

DEADLINE CALCULATOR

Enter your last day of work to calculate your deadlines.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Deadline
LIEN FILING
Deadline
FORECLOSURE
Deadline
Enter your last day of work to see your estimated deadlines.

Where and How to File:

Liens are perfected by obtaining a court attachment from the Superior Court in the county where the property is located. File a petition for attachment; no recording in a registry of deeds is required.

Important Notes:

Liens do not need to be recorded; perfected by court attachment.

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Accounting to owner every 30 days

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

Must obtain court attachment within 120 days after last performing

Enforce Lien

Must obtain attachment from Superior Court within 120 days after last performing