California Mechanics Lien & Preliminary Notice Deadline Calculator
Calculate exact statutory cutoff dates for commercial subcontractors in California (CA) under 20-Day Preliminary Notice (Civil Code § 8200) and export calendar reminder alerts.
California (CA) Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator
Statute Reference: 20-Day Preliminary Notice (Civil Code § 8200)
Notice must be served within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials.
Calculated 90 calendar days from your last day furnishing labor or materials.
When is a preliminary notice due in California?
In California, specialty subcontractors must serve a 20-Day Preliminary Notice (Civil Code § 8200) within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials. Notice must be served within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials.
How many days do you have to file a mechanics lien in California?
Under 20-Day Preliminary Notice (Civil Code § 8200), a California mechanics lien must generally be filed within 90 days from the last day labor or materials were furnished to the project.
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