Mechanic's Lien Guide
Oklahoma Mechanic's Lien Guide
Lien deadlines, notice requirements, and filing procedures for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Lien Deadlines
Preliminary Notice
75 days after completion of workYou must provide a "Pre-Lien Notice" to both the property owner and the general contractor within 75 days of the last date you furnished labor or materials to an owner-occupied residential project (1-4 dwellings) and for commercial jobs where the total claim is over $10,000. Not required on: - New residential developments that are not owner occupied - Owner-occupied residential projects (5+ dwellings) - Commercial jobs less than a total claim value of $10,000.
Mechanic's lien
90 daysMust be filed within 90 days of last work. Once the lien is filed, a copy of the lien statement must be sent by the claimant to the property owner via certified mail within 5 business days. Enforcement must be initiated within 1 year from the date of lien recording.
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DISCLAIMER: These deadlines are pulled from recent lien laws, but you should consult a lien expert or lawyer to understand the deadlines specific to your situation.
Oklahoma deadlines
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Notice of Intent to Lien
75 days from last furnishing
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Mechanics Lien Filing
90 days from last furnishing
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Enforcement (foreclosure)
1 year from lien recording date
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Oklahoma Lien Guide
Preliminary Notice & Notice of Intent
Preliminary Notice: On an owner-occupied residential property, the general contractor is required to provide a specific "Notice to Owner." For all other projects, general contractors are not required to provide a preliminary notice to preserve their lien rights. Subcontractors and suppliers must provide a "Pre-Lien Notice" unless: -The project is not an owner-occupied residential dwelling, and the total claim is less than $10,000. -The project is a new residential development that is not owner-occupied. Notice of Intent to Lien: Not required in Oklahoma.
Who Can File a Mechanic's Lien
Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers are entitled to mechanic's lien rights in Oklahoma.
Who Gets the Notice
Notice is given to the project owner and general contractor.
Information Required
Information needed to file a mechanic's lien in Oklahoma includes: - Project owner's name - Description of the property - Amount owed - Description of the work or materials - Claimant's information
Oklahoma Public Works
In Oklahoma, a mechanic's lien on public works projects is not available. Subcontractors and suppliers can file suit on a payment bond. For subcontractors and suppliers without a direct contract with the general contractor, a notice must be sent within 90 days of last work. Suit must be filed within 1 year of last work.
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