North Dakota

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?

Served no later than 10 days before recording lien

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

90 days after last furnishing

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

3 years after filing lien

Statutory Authority

Where found:

N.D. Cent. Code §§ 35-27-01 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 lien statement with the County Recorder in the county where the property is located. Must serve a copy on the owner no later than 10 days before recording.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Served no later than 10 days before recording lien

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

90 days after last furnishing

Enforce Lien

3 years after filing lien