Avoid a $75,000+ loss from a missed deadline

Washington Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Washington requires a "Notice of Unpaid Lien" to be provided to the owner before filing a lien if you don't have a direct contract.

Try 3 free (no email) + 3 more after email

Up to 6 total • no credit card

Washington is High Risk for Suppliers

Washington is High Risk for Suppliers Washington 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 furnishing	Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline	8 months from filing	Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 8-month enforcement deadline	Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Notice of Right to Claim Lien within 60 days from first furnishing Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

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

8 months from filing 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.

Calculate your Washington lien deadline in seconds