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What is a Notice of Intent?

In some states, a Notice of Intent is a legal requirement before you can file a Mechanics Lien. It warns that you will lien the project if payment is not received within a certain number of days.

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Intent to Lien acts a warning to release payment
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In some states, a Notice of Intent is a legal requirement before you can file a Mechanics Lien
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Should you send a Notice of Intent to Lien?

Only 10 states in the United States have Notice of Intent to Lien (NOI) as statutory. Check if you can send a Notice of Intent (NOI) in your state in the map below along with their deadlines.

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Arkansas Notice of Intent

Arkansas Notice of Intent to Lien

Subcontractors and suppliers have to send a Notice of Intent (NOI) ten (10) days before filing a Mechanic's Lien. For commercial projects, a Notice to Owner is also required to secure lien rights.

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Colorado Notice of Intent

Colorado Notice of Intent

In Colarado, a Notice of Intent should be sent ten (10) days prior to filing your mechanic's lien. It is applicable for GCs, subs and suppliers.

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Connecticut Notice of Intent

Florida Prelien

For subcontractors and suppliers a Connecticut Notice of Intent (NOI) should be sent within ninety (90) days from the last day of furnishing labor or materials. NOI is not required to secure lien rights for GCs.

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Illinois Notice of Intent

Illinois Notice of Intent to Lien

In the state of Illinois, subcontractors and suppliers should send a Notice of Intent to lien within ninety (90) days from the last day of furnishing labor or materials. Notice of intent is not required for GCs in Illinois.

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Missouri Notice of Intent

Missouri Notice of Intent to Lien

A Notice of Intent should be sent ten (10) days prior to filing the mechanic's lien. It is required to be sent by subcontractors and suppliers. GCs are not required to send one.

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Nevada Notice of Intent

Wyoming Notice of Intent to Lien

In Nevada, for residential projects, a Notice of Intent to Lien should be sent fifteen (15) days prior to filing the mechanic's lien. It is required to be sent by subcontractors and suppliers without a direct contract with the property owner to preserve their lien rights.

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North Dakota Notice of Intent

North Dakota Notice of Intent to Lien

In North Dakota, a Notice of Intent should be sent ten (10) days prior to filing the mechanic's lien. It is required to be sent by GCs, subcontractors and suppliers.

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Pennsylvania Notice of Intent

Pennsylvania Notice of Intent

A Notice of Intent in Pennsylvania should be sent thirty (30) days prior to filing the mechanic's lien. It is required to be sent by subcontractors and suppliers. GCs are exempted.

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Wisconsin Notice of Intent

Wisconsin Notice of Intent to Lien

General Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers in Wisconsin should send a Notice of Intent to Lien thirty (30) days prior to filing the mechanic's lien. It is required to secure the lien rights.

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Wyoming Notice of Intent

Wyoming Notice of Intent to Lien
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General Contractors in Wyoming should send a Notice of Intent to Lien twenty (20) days prior to filing the Mechanic's Lien. Subs and suppliers must send a Notice of Intent to Lien ten (10) days prior to filing the lien.

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Notice of Intent to Lien FAQs

Frequently asked questions on Notice of Intent to Lien (NOI)

What does notice of intent mean?

In some states, you must send a Notice of Intent before filing a Mechanics Lien. This notice informs that you will file a lien if payment is not received within a specified number of days.

What is a notice of intent to accelerate?

The notice of intent to accelerate is sent by mortgage lenders to borrowers who have defaulted on their mortgage payments. Many mortgages include acceleration clauses, which allow the lender to demand the full balance of the mortgage, not just the overdue amount.

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