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

New Mexico

Commencement notice (Private): No.

Completion notice (Private): No.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - 60 days after commencing work.

Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.

Lien claim (Private): Prime contractor - 120 days after last furnishing labor/materials; Subcontractor - 90 days after substantial completion of the entire project.

Deadline to file suit (Private): 2 years after filing lien.

Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, in an amount determined by the Court upon application by owner or contractor (hearing required).

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 New Mexico since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.