Quick Facts
Notice Type
Notice of Right to Lien
Statute
ORS 87.021 & 87.023
Deadline
8 business days from first furnishing of labor, services, or materials
State
Oregon (OR)
Statutory Warning Text
WARNING: READ THIS NOTICE. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PAYING ANY CONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER TWICE FOR THE SAME SERVICE. To your property a lien may be claimed for labor, materials, or equipment furnished. You may avoid this by demanding that your contractor supply you with full and unconditional releases of lien from every supplier.
Who Must File
All claimants except those in direct privity with the property owner. This includes subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment lessors.
Who Is Exempt
Direct contractors who have a contract directly with the property owner.
Deadline Details
Deadline: 8 business days from first furnishing of labor, services, or materials
Oregon counts BUSINESS DAYS only. Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and state/federal holidays are excluded from the 8-day count.
Special Note: Oregon's 8-business-day deadline is one of the shortest in the country. Weekends and state holidays are excluded. Missing this deadline can result in complete loss of lien rights.
Service Requirements
The notice must be delivered by certified mail, registered mail, or personal delivery to the owner, mortgage holder, and construction lender (if applicable).
Common Compliance Issues in Oregon
Disclaimer: The following are frequently cited issues based on statutory requirements. This is NOT legal advice. Consult a Oregon-licensed construction attorney for guidance on your specific situation.
1Miscalculating "Business Days"
Oregon's deadline is 8 working days, not calendar days. Failing to properly exclude weekends and officially recognized Oregon state holidays causes calculation errors.
Prevention: Use software that automatically excludes Oregon state holidays and weekends from deadline calculations.
Ref: ORS 87.021
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate the 8-day deadline in Oregon?
The deadline is 8 working days from the date you first provide labor or materials. You must exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays recognized by the State of Oregon.
This is general information based on Oregon statutes, not legal advice.
ORS 87.021(1)