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Alabama Mechanics Lien & Preliminary Notice Deadline Calculator

Calculate exact statutory cutoff dates for commercial subcontractors in Alabama (AL) under Notice of Intent to Claim Lien (§ 35-11-218) and export calendar reminder alerts.

Alabama (AL) Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator

Statute Reference: Notice of Intent to Claim Lien (§ 35-11-218)

120-Day Filing Window
Alabama Preliminary Notice Deadline
Not Statutorily Mandated

Subcontractors must deliver formal written notice to owner prior to filing.

Alabama Final Mechanics Lien Cutoff
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Calculated 120 calendar days from your last day furnishing labor or materials.

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Does Alabama require a preliminary notice before filing a mechanics lien?

Alabama does not mandate a universal early preliminary notice at the start of work, though formal notice prior to filing may still apply. Subcontractors must deliver formal written notice to owner prior to filing.

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How many days do you have to file a mechanics lien in Alabama?

Under Notice of Intent to Claim Lien (§ 35-11-218), a Alabama mechanics lien must generally be filed within 120 days from the last day labor or materials were furnished to the project.

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