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.