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Pennsylvania Mechanics Lien & Preliminary Notice Deadline Calculator

Calculate exact statutory cutoff dates for commercial subcontractors in Pennsylvania (PA) under Formal Notice of Intent to Lien (49 P.S. § 1501) and export calendar reminder alerts.

Pennsylvania (PA) Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator

Statute Reference: Formal Notice of Intent to Lien (49 P.S. § 1501)

180-Day Filing Window
Pennsylvania Preliminary Notice Deadline
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Must provide 30-day formal notice to owner prior to recording lien.

Pennsylvania Final Mechanics Lien Cutoff
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Calculated 180 calendar days from your last day furnishing labor or materials.

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When is a preliminary notice due in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, specialty subcontractors must serve a Formal Notice of Intent to Lien (49 P.S. § 1501) within 45 days of first furnishing labor or materials. Must provide 30-day formal notice to owner prior to recording lien.

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

Under Formal Notice of Intent to Lien (49 P.S. § 1501), a Pennsylvania mechanics lien must generally be filed within 180 days from the last day labor or materials were furnished to the project.

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