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Nebraska Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Nebraska 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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Nebraska is High Risk for Suppliers

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

Nebraska Lien Deadlines

Deadline TypeTimingDetails
Lien Filing Deadline120 days after last furnishingMust be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline2 years after filingLawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 2-year enforcement deadlineFiling a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Common Supplier Mistakes in Nebraska

1. Preliminary Notice

Not specified Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

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

3. Enforcement Deadline

2 years after filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Failing to track the 120-day filing window

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

Filing the lien after 120 days

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

Missing the 2-year enforcement deadline

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Preliminary Notice

Not specified Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

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

3. Enforcement Deadline

2 years after filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Failing to track the 120-day filing window

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

Filing the lien after 120 days

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

Missing the 2-year enforcement deadline

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

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.