New York

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 (optional lien agent notice for residential)

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

8 months after last furnishing (4 months for single-family residential)

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

1 year after filing lien (lien can be extended)

Statutory Authority

Where found:

N.Y. Lien Law §§ 1 et seq.

DEADLINE CALCULATOR

Enter your last day of work to calculate your deadlines.

Last Day You Provided Labor or Materials

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:

File a notice of lien with the County Clerk in the county where the property is located. Must include property description, amount claimed, name of owner, and date of last furnishing. Serve a copy on the owner within specified time.

Important Notes:

Filed in county clerk's office.

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Not required (optional lien agent notice for residential)

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

8 months after last furnishing (4 months for single-family residential)

Enforce Lien

1 year after filing lien (lien can be extended)