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North Carolina: State-by-State Summary of Construction Liens

North Carolina

Commencement notice (Private): No.

Completion notice (Private): No.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): 15 days after commencing work. Also if optional Notice of Contract is filed by the general contractor, Notice of Subcontract is also required.

Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.

Lien claim (Private): 120 days after last furnishing labor/materials.

Deadline to file suit (Private): 180 days after last furnishing labor/materials.

Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 125% of the lien value.

Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.

Special notes: Notices posted on https://www.liensnc.com/file-an-appointment.html; Owner must designate Mechanic’s Lien Agent before project on website.

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