Commencement notice (Private): Yes.
Completion notice (Private): No.
Preliminary lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - 30 days after first furnishing labor/materials.
Lien claim (Private): 90 days after last furnishing labor/materials.
Deadline to file suit (Private): 2 years from expiration of the 90 days for filing of the lien.
Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 200% of the lien value.
Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.
Special notes: Lien documents posted on Mechanic’s Notice and Lien Registry (https://sos.iowa.gov/mnlr/index.aspx).
Disclaimer: This information was published on January 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by Iowa since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.