Kentucky • Mechanics Lien Deadlines
Kentucky Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator
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Kentucky Lien Deadline Overview
Preliminary Notice Deadline
Notice must be filed within 120 days after last furnishing for claims over $1000; 75 days for claims $1000 or less
Mechanics Lien Filing Deadline
Lien filing deadline is 6 months (180 days) after last furnishing
Typical Projects
Building material suppliers, lumber yards, concrete and rebar suppliers working on private construction projects in Kentucky.
This page is a simplified summary for material suppliers and does not replace advice from a construction attorney.
How lien deadlines work in Kentucky
In Kentucky, material suppliers must follow specific deadlines to protect their lien rights. The preliminary notice deadline is notice must be filed within 120 days after last furnishing for claims over $1000; 75 days for claims $1000 or less. The mechanics lien filing deadline is lien filing deadline is 6 months (180 days) after last furnishing. Missing either deadline results in complete loss of lien rights for that project.
Preliminary notice rules
- Notice must be filed within 120 days after last furnishing for claims over $1000; 75 days for claims $1000 or less
- Notice of Intention required for material suppliers
- Notice of Intention required for material suppliers
Mechanics lien filing rules
- Suit to enforce must be filed within 1 year of lien recording
- Lien filing deadline is 6 months (180 days) after last furnishing
- Mechanic's Lien must be filed within deadline
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mechanics lien deadline in Kentucky?
Lien filing deadline is 6 months (180 days) after last furnishing
Does Kentucky require a preliminary notice?
Notice must be filed within 120 days after last furnishing for claims over $1000; 75 days for claims $1000 or less
What happens if I miss the deadline?
You lose your legal right to file a lien for that project, even if you're still owed money. That's why many suppliers use automated deadline tools instead of spreadsheets.