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Virginia Mechanics Lien & Preliminary Notice Deadline Calculator

Calculate exact statutory cutoff dates for commercial subcontractors in Virginia (VA) under Memorandum of Mechanic’s Lien (Va. Code § 43-4) and export calendar reminder alerts.

Virginia (VA) Mechanics Lien Deadline Calculator

Statute Reference: Memorandum of Mechanic’s Lien (Va. Code § 43-4)

90-Day Filing Window
Virginia Preliminary Notice Deadline
Not Statutorily Mandated

Must be filed within 90 days. Virginia enforces a strict 150-day lookback rule.

Virginia Final Mechanics Lien Cutoff
Enter Last Work Date

Calculated 90 calendar days from your last day furnishing labor or materials.

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

Virginia does not mandate a universal early preliminary notice at the start of work, though formal notice prior to filing may still apply. Must be filed within 90 days. Virginia enforces a strict 150-day lookback rule.

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

Under Memorandum of Mechanic’s Lien (Va. Code § 43-4), a Virginia 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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