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Utah Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator

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Utah Lien Deadline Overview

Preliminary Notice Deadline

Preliminary notice must be filed in the State Construction Registry within 20 days after first furnishing; late notices are effective 5 days after filing

Mechanics Lien Filing Deadline

Original contractors must file a Notice of Claim within 180 days after final completion; subcontractors and suppliers must file within 90 days after last furnishing if they remain unpaid

Typical Projects

Building material suppliers, lumber yards, concrete and rebar suppliers working on private construction projects in Utah.

This page is a simplified summary for material suppliers and does not replace advice from a construction attorney.

How lien deadlines work in Utah

In Utah, material suppliers must follow specific deadlines to protect their lien rights. The preliminary notice deadline is preliminary notice must be filed in the state construction registry within 20 days after first furnishing; late notices are effective 5 days after filing. The mechanics lien filing deadline is original contractors must file a notice of claim within 180 days after final completion; subcontractors and suppliers must file within 90 days after last furnishing if they remain unpaid. Missing either deadline results in complete loss of lien rights for that project.

Preliminary notice rules

  • Must file preliminary notice in State Construction Registry
  • Late notices are effective 5 days after filing
  • Preliminary notice must be filed in the State Construction Registry within 20 days after first furnishing; late notices are effective 5 days after filing

Mechanics lien filing rules

  • Must file preliminary notice in State Construction Registry
  • Late notices are effective 5 days after filing
  • Original contractors must file a Notice of Claim within 180 days after final completion; subcontractors and suppliers must file within 90 days after last furnishing if they remain unpaid

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Frequently asked questions

What is the mechanics lien deadline in Utah?

Original contractors must file a Notice of Claim within 180 days after final completion; subcontractors and suppliers must file within 90 days after last furnishing if they remain unpaid

Does Utah require a preliminary notice?

Preliminary notice must be filed in the State Construction Registry within 20 days after first furnishing; late notices are effective 5 days after filing

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.