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Georgia Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers
Georgia requires a "Notice of Unpaid Lien" to be provided to the owner before filing a lien if you don't have a direct contract.
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Georgia Is High Risk for Suppliers Georgia requires suppliers without a direct contract with the owner to send a Notice to Contractor within 30 days of first delivering materials. Missing this early notice can invalidate your lien entirely — even if you file on time.
Georgia Lien Deadlines
| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Notice | Within 30 days of first furnishing | Suppliers without a direct contract with the owner must send a Notice to Contractor within 30 days of first delivering materials. |
| Lien Filing | 90 days after last furnishing | The claim of lien must be recorded within 90 days from the last date you furnished materials to the project. |
| Notice Method | Certified or registered mail | Notices must be sent using registered mail, certified mail, or approved overnight delivery methods. |
| Enforcement Deadline | 365 days from lien filing | You must commence an action to enforce the lien within one year of filing the lien. |
| Statutes | Georgia Code | O.C.G.A. §44-14-361.1; §44-14-360 et seq. |
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Georgia Lien Deadlines
Deadline Type Timing Details Preliminary Notice Within 30 days of first furnishing Suppliers without a direct contract with the owner must send a Notice to Contractor within 30 days of first delivering materials. Lien Filing 90 days after last furnishing The claim of lien must be recorded within 90 days from the last date you furnished materials to the project. Notice Method Certified or registered mail Notices must be sent using registered mail, certified mail, or approved overnight delivery methods. Enforcement Deadline 365 days from lien filing You must commence an action to enforce the lien within one year of filing the lien. Statutes Georgia Code O.C.G.A. §44-14-361.1; §44-14-360 et seq.
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