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    Preliminary Notice Deadlines by State

    Every state has different rules for protecting your construction payment rights. Miss the deadline and you forfeit your ability to file a mechanics lien. Know your window.

    Important: LienFlash currently provides verified, attorney-reviewed templates for the 6 states below. Information for other states is coming soon. All statutory references have been verified against official state legislature records as of 2026. This is not legal advice.

    Available Now — 6 Verified States

    StateNotice TypeDeadlineStatute
    Arizona (AZ)20-Day Preliminary Notice20 DaysA.R.S. § 33-992.01
    California (CA)20-Day Preliminary Notice20 DaysCal. Civ. Code §§ 8200-8216
    Florida (FL)Notice to Owner45 DaysFla. Stat. § 713.06
    Nevada (NV)Notice of Right to Lien31 DaysNRS 108.245
    Oregon (OR)Notice of Right to a Lien8 Business DaysORS 87.023
    Washington (WA)Notice of Right to Claim Lien60 DaysRCW 60.04.031

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