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Alaska: State-by-State Summary of Construction Liens

Alaska

Commencement notice (Private): No.

Completion notice (Private): Optional.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - Optional. Serve prior to commencing work.

Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.

Lien claim (Private): 120 days after last furnishing labor/materials.

Deadline to file suit (Private): 6 months after filing lien. Time period can be extended for additional 6 months by filing extension notice.

Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 150% of the lien value.

Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.

Special notes (Private): Time period for filing lien can be reduced to 15 days after last furnishing labor/materials if Notice of Completion is recorded.

Disclaimer: This information was published on January 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by Alaska since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.