The following time constraints should be considered when preparing a Preliminary Notice or recording a Mechanic's Lien:

State Preliminary Notice Requirements Subcontractor General Contractor Supplier
Utah Residential/Commercial 20 days n/a 20 days
California Residential/Commercial 20 days n/a 20 days
Colorado (Notice to Owner strongly suggested but not mandatory) Any time n/a Any time
Arizona Residential/Commercial 20 days n/a 20 days
Idaho Public Commercial Contracts 90 days n/a 90 days
Nevada Residential/Commercial 30 days n/a 30 days
Wyoming Residential - Notice to Owner Commercial - Notice of Right to Claim Lien 30 days
60 days		 n/a 30 days
60 days
  Mechanic's Liens Requirements      
Utah Residential/Commercial 90 days 90 days 90 days
California * Residential/Commercial 90 days 90 days 90 days
Colorado Residential                                   Commercial                                        *Notice of Intent  must be sent 10 days prior to recording lien 2 months
4 months		 2 months
4 months		 2 months
4 months
Arizona* Residential/Commercial 120 days 120 days 120 days
Idaho Residential/Commercial 90 days 90 days 90 days
Nevada* Residential/Commercial                          *Notice of Intent  must be sent 15 days prior to recording residential lien 90 days 90 days 90 days
Wyoming Notice of Intent to Lien  must be sent 10 days prior to recording Lien 90 days 120 days 90 days
*Time to file Lien may be shortened in some states - call (801) 278-5436 for state-specific information


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