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Alaska Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers
Alaska requires a "Notice of Lien Rights" to be provided to the owner before filing a lien if you don't have a direct contract.
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Alaska is High Risk for Suppliers
Material suppliers must provide a "Notice of Lien Rights" before providing labor or materials. This is a critical early step.
Alaska Lien Deadlines
| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary/Notice | "Notice of Lien Rights" — before providing labor/materials | Required for material suppliers. |
| Lien Filing | 120 days after actual completion or last furnishing materials | Must file lien by 120 days after completion or last furnishing. |
| Enforcement | 6 months after recording Claim of Lien | Suit to enforce must be filed within 6 months. |
| Statutes | Alaska Stat. Sec. 34.35.050; §34.35.070; §34.35.068; §34.35.080; §34.35.064 |
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Alaska Lien Deadlines
Deadline Type Timing Details Preliminary/Notice "Notice of Lien Rights" — before providing labor/materials Required for material suppliers. Lien Filing 120 days after actual completion or last furnishing materials Must file lien by 120 days after completion or last furnishing. Enforcement 6 months after recording Claim of Lien Suit to enforce must be filed within 6 months. Statutes Alaska Stat. Sec. 34.35.050; §34.35.070; §34.35.068; §34.35.080; §34.35.064
Missing Preliminary Notice
Failing to send the required preliminary notice is the most common reason suppliers lose their lien rights in Alaska.
Late Lien Filing
The lien must be filed by the specific deadline. Even one day late invalidates the lien.
Missing Enforcement Deadline
Enforcement must occur within the statutory period after filing.
What notices are required?
A "Notice of Lien Rights" is required before providing labor or materials.
When must the lien be filed?
120 days after actual completion or last furnishing materials.
What is the enforcement period?
6 months after recording Claim of Lien.
What statutes apply?
Alaska Stat. Sec. 34.35.050; §34.35.070; §34.35.068; §34.35.080; §34.35.064
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Frequently Asked Questions
Missing Preliminary Notice
Failing to send the required preliminary notice is the most common reason suppliers lose their lien rights in Alaska.
Late Lien Filing
The lien must be filed by the specific deadline. Even one day late invalidates the lien.
What notices are required?
A "Notice of Lien Rights" is required before providing labor or materials.
When must the lien be filed?
120 days after actual completion or last furnishing materials.
What is the enforcement period?
6 months after recording Claim of Lien.
What statutes apply?
Alaska Stat. Sec. 34.35.050; §34.35.070; §34.35.068; §34.35.080; §34.35.064
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