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New Hampshire: State-by-State Summary of Construction Liens

New Hampshire

Commencement notice (Private): No.

Completion notice (Private): No.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - Before commencing work.

Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.

Lien claim (Private): Lien is automatically created by statute, no separate filing required.

Deadline to file suit (Private): 120 days after last furnishing labor/materials.

Bonding permitted (Private): Whether or not a bond is permitted is within the discretion of the Court.

Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.

Special notes: Subcontractors are also required to furnish Owner an account of work performed every 30 days.

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