Ohio • Mechanics Lien Deadlines
Ohio Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator
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Ohio Lien Deadline Overview
Preliminary Notice Deadline
No preliminary notice required - owner files Notice of Commencement
Mechanics Lien Filing Deadline
75 days after last furnishing labor or materials
Typical Projects
Building material suppliers, lumber yards, concrete and rebar suppliers working on private construction projects in Ohio.
This page is a simplified summary for material suppliers and does not replace advice from a construction attorney.
How lien deadlines work in Ohio
In Ohio, material suppliers must follow specific deadlines to protect their lien rights. Preliminary notice requirements: no preliminary notice required - owner files notice of commencement. The mechanics lien filing deadline is 75 days after last furnishing labor or materials. Missing either deadline results in complete loss of lien rights for that project.
Preliminary notice rules
- Owner files Notice of Commencement - no preliminary notice needed from suppliers
- No preliminary notice required - owner files Notice of Commencement
- Notice of Commencement required for material suppliers
Mechanics lien filing rules
- Must file lien within 75 days of last furnishing
- Owner files Notice of Commencement - no preliminary notice needed from suppliers
- 75 days after last furnishing labor or materials
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mechanics lien deadline in Ohio?
75 days after last furnishing labor or materials
Does Ohio require a preliminary notice?
No preliminary notice required - owner files Notice of Commencement
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.