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Minnesota Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Minnesota 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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Minnesota is High Risk for Suppliers

Minnesota is High Risk for Suppliers Minnesota has strict deadlines. Always calculate your specific deadline based on your last furnishing date.

Deadline Type	Timing	Details
Lien Filing Deadline	120 days from last furnishing	Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline	180 days after last furnishing	Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 180-day enforcement deadline	Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Preliminary notice within 45 days of first furnishing Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

120 days from last furnishing Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

180 days after last furnishing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Many suppliers fail to send the required preliminary notice early in the project, invalidating their future lien rights.

Waiting too long to file. The deadline is strict and often does not extend for weekends or holidays.

Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

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