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Virginia Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Virginia 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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Virginia is High Risk for Suppliers

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

Deadline Type	Timing	Details
Lien Filing Deadline	90 days from last day of month furnished	Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline	Later of 6 months from filing OR 60 days from completion	Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the enforcement deadline	Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Preliminary Notice to Mechanics Lien Agent within 30 days Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

90 days from last day of month furnished Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

Later of 6 months from filing OR 60 days from completion 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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