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Utah Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Utah 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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Utah is High Risk for Suppliers

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

Utah Lien Deadlines

Deadline TypeTimingDetails
Lien Filing Deadline90 days from Notice of CompletionMust be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline180 days from lien filingLawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 180-day enforcement deadlineFiling a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Common Supplier Mistakes in Utah

1. Preliminary Notice

Preliminary Notice within 20 days (State Construction Registry) Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

90 days from Notice of Completion Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

3. Enforcement Deadline

180 days from lien filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Missing the 20-day Preliminary Notice

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 180-day 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

Preliminary Notice within 20 days (State Construction Registry) Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

90 days from Notice of Completion Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

3. Enforcement Deadline

180 days from lien filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Missing the 20-day Preliminary Notice

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 180-day 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.