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Virginia: State-by-State Summary of Construction Liens

Virginia

Commencement notice (Private): No.

Completion notice (Private): No.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): Not required.

Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.

Lien claim (Private): The earlier of 90 days after last performing work or 90 days after the project is completed or terminated.

Deadline to file suit (Private): The later of 6 months after filing the lien or 60 days after the project is complete or terminated.

Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, upon petition to the court; must be 200% of the lien value (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 Virginia since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.