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Hawaii: State-by-State Summary of Construction Liens

Hawaii

Commencement notice (Private): No.

Completion notice (Private): Optional.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): Not required.

Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.

Lien claim (Private): 1 year and 45 days after substantial completion of the project.

Deadline to file suit (Private): 3 months after entry of an order directing lien to attach.

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

Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.

Special notes: Time period for filing lien can be reduced to 45 days after project completion if a Notice of Completion is filed.

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