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South Carolina
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
Required?
Not required for first-tier; Notice of Furnishing for remote claimants if Notice of Commencement filed
File by:
Must file and serve no later than 90 days after last furnishing
Enforce by:
6 months after last day of work
Where found:
S.C. Code Ann. §§ 29-5-10 et seq.
File a statement and notice of mechanics lien (Certificate of Lien) with the Register of Deeds (or Clerk of Court) in the county where the property is located. Must serve a copy on the owner within specified time.
Lis pendens required with foreclosure action
Contract
Signed
Work Begins
Signed
Preliminary
Notice
Not required for first-tier; Notice of Furnishing for remote claimants if Notice of Commencement filed
Last
Furnishing
File Lien
Must file and serve no later than 90 days after last furnishing
Enforce Lien
6 months after last day of work