Commencement notice (Private): Optional.
Completion notice (Private): Optional.
Preliminary lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - 45 days after commencing work if Notice of Commencement is filed.
Pre-lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - 30 days prior to filing lien.
Lien claim (Private): 6 months after last furnishing labor/materials.
Deadline to file suit (Private): 2 years after filing lien.
Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 200% of the lien value.
Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.
Special notes: Owner may elect to require all notices be posted to the State Construction Notices Directory for projects of $1,500,000 or more.
Disclaimer: This information was published on January 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by Pennsylvania since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.