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Indiana Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers
Indiana 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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Indiana is High Risk for Suppliers
Indiana is High Risk for Suppliers For residential owner-occupied new construction, notice is due within 60 days of first furnishing. Lien filing is also 60 days on 1–2 unit residential projects.
Indiana Lien Deadlines
| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary/Notice | Within 60 days of first furnishing | For residential owner-occupied new construction. |
| Lien Filing | 60 days on 1–2 unit residential projects | Must file lien by 60 days on 1–2 unit residential projects. |
| Enforcement | 1 year from date lien received for recording | Suit to enforce must be filed within 1 year. |
| Statutes | IC 32-28-3-1; IC 32-28-3-3; IC 32-28-3-6; IC 32-28-3-10 |
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Indiana Lien Deadlines
Deadline Type Timing Details Preliminary/Notice Within 60 days of first furnishing For residential owner-occupied new construction. Lien Filing 60 days on 1–2 unit residential projects Must file lien by 60 days on 1–2 unit residential projects. Enforcement 1 year from date lien received for recording Suit to enforce must be filed within 1 year. Statutes IC 32-28-3-1; IC 32-28-3-3; IC 32-28-3-6; IC 32-28-3-10
Missing Preliminary Notice
Failing to send the required preliminary notice is the most common reason suppliers lose their lien rights in Indiana.
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?
For residential owner-occupied new construction, notice is due within 60 days of first furnishing.
When must the lien be filed?
60 days on 1–2 unit residential projects.
What is the enforcement period?
1 year from date lien received for recording.
What statutes apply?
IC 32-28-3-1; IC 32-28-3-3; IC 32-28-3-6; IC 32-28-3-10
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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 Indiana.
Late Lien Filing
The lien must be filed by the specific deadline. Even one day late invalidates the lien.
What notices are required?
For residential owner-occupied new construction, notice is due within 60 days of first furnishing.
When must the lien be filed?
60 days on 1–2 unit residential projects.
What is the enforcement period?
1 year from date lien received for recording.
What statutes apply?
IC 32-28-3-1; IC 32-28-3-3; IC 32-28-3-6; IC 32-28-3-10
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