Oregon

Mechanic's Lien

Deadlines & Filing Guide

Know your notice requirements, lien filing deadlines, and foreclosure deadlines before you lose your rights.

preliminary notice

Required?

Required for non-direct contractors (residential) and architects/engineers/suppliers (commercial); within 8 business days of first furnishing

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

Earlier of 75 days after last furnishing or 75 days after completion

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

120 days after recording lien (extendable in 120-day periods up to 2 years)

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 87.001 et seq. (Construction Lien Law)

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

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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:

Record a claim of lien with the County Recording Office in the county where the property is located. Must include property description, amount claimed, and name of owner. Serve a copy on the owner.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Required for non-direct contractors (residential) and architects/engineers/suppliers (commercial); within 8 business days of first furnishing

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

Earlier of 75 days after last furnishing or 75 days after completion

Enforce Lien

120 days after recording lien (extendable in 120-day periods up to 2 years)