Vermont

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

Lien Filing Deadline

File by:

180 days after last furnishing

Foreclosure Deadline

Enforce by:

180 days after filing memorandum of lien (or 180 days from date payment becomes due)

Statutory Authority

Where found:

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, §§ 1921 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 memorandum of lien with the Town Clerk in the town where the property is located. Must include property description, amount due, and name of owner.

Important Notes:

Memorandum of lien filed in town clerk's office.

Quick Deadline Timeline

Contract
Signed

Work Begins
Signed

Preliminary
Notice

Not required

Last
Furnishing

File Lien

180 days after last furnishing

Enforce Lien

180 days after filing memorandum of lien (or 180 days from date payment becomes due)