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Washington: State-by-State Summary of Construction Liens

Washington

Commencement notice (Private): No.

Completion notice (Private): No.

Preliminary lien notice (Private): 60 days after beginning work.

Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.

Lien claim (Private): 90 days after last performing work.

Deadline to file suit (Private): 8 months after recording lien.

Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be the greater of 200% of the lien value or $5,000 if the lien claim is $10,000 or less and 150% of the lien value if the lien claim is more than $10,000.

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