New Mexico

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?

Not required

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

120 days after last furnishing

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

2 years after recording lien

Statutory Authority

Where found:

N.M. Stat. Ann. §§ 48-2-1 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
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 with the County Clerk 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

Not required

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

120 days after last furnishing

Enforce Lien

2 years after recording lien