Pennsylvania

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?

Subcontractors/suppliers: Notice of intent to file lien at least 30 days before filing

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

6 months after last furnishing; serve notice on owner within 30 days

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

2 years after filing lien claim

Statutory Authority

Where found:

49 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§ 1101 et seq. (Mechanics' 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

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 claim with the Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in the county where the property is located. Must include property description, amount due, and name of owner. Serve notice on owner within 30 days of filing.

Important Notes:

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Subcontractors/suppliers: Notice of intent to file lien at least 30 days before filing

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

6 months after last furnishing; serve notice on owner within 30 days

Enforce Lien

2 years after filing lien claim