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Missouri: State-by-State Summary of Construction Liens

Missouri

Commencement notice (Private): No.

Completion notice (Private): No.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not later than first invoice; Subcontractor - Not required.

Pre-lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - 10 days prior to filing lien.

Lien claim (Private): 6 months after last furnishing labor/materials.

Deadline to file suit (Private): 6 months after recording lien.

Bonding permitted (Private): No.

Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.

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