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North Dakota Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

North Dakota 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 Dakota is High Risk for Suppliers

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

North Dakota Lien Deadlines

Deadline Type	Timing	Details
Lien Filing Deadline	90 days from last delivery	Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline	3 years from filing	Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 3-year enforcement deadline	Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Common Supplier Mistakes in North Dakota

1. Preliminary Notice

Notice of Intent to Lien 10 days before filing Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

90 days from last delivery Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

3. Enforcement Deadline

3 years from filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Missing the 10-day Notice of Intent to Lien

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

Filing the lien after 90 days

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

Missing the 3-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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