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North Carolina Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers
North Carolina 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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North Carolina is High Risk for Suppliers
North Carolina is High Risk for Suppliers North Carolina requires a Notice to Lien Agent within 15 days of first furnishing. Failure to provide this notice can subordinate your lien to other interests, effectively nullifying your protection.
North Carolina Lien Deadlines
| Deadline Type | Timing | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary/Notice | Notice to Lien Agent — within 15 days of first furnishing | Required to preserve priority. |
| Lien Filing | 120 days from last furnishing | Must file claim of lien. |
| Enforcement | 180 days after last furnishing | Suit to enforce must be filed within 180 days. |
| Statutes | NCGS §44A-7 et seq. |
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North Carolina Lien Deadlines
Deadline Type Timing Details Preliminary/Notice Notice to Lien Agent — within 15 days of first furnishing Required to preserve priority. Lien Filing 120 days from last furnishing Must file claim of lien. Enforcement 180 days after last furnishing Suit to enforce must be filed within 180 days. Statutes NCGS §44A-7 et seq.
Missing Notice to Lien Agent
Failing to send the Notice to Lien Agent within 15 days of first furnishing risks losing priority.
Late Lien Filing
The lien must be filed within 120 days from last furnishing.
Missing Enforcement Deadline
Enforcement must occur within 180 days after last furnishing.
When is the Notice to Lien Agent due?
Within 15 days of first furnishing.
When must the lien be filed?
120 days from last furnishing.
What is the enforcement period?
180 days after last furnishing.
What statutes apply?
NCGS §44A-7 et seq.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Late Lien Filing
The lien must be filed within 120 days from last furnishing.
When must the lien be filed?
120 days from last furnishing.
What is the enforcement period?
180 days after last furnishing.
What statutes apply?
NCGS §44A-7 et seq.
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