How many days do you have to file a mechanics lien in Connecticut?
Record a sworn certificate of lien with the town clerk within 90 days after you stop providing services or materials. It must describe the property, state the amount claimed and the date work began, say the amount is justly due, and be sworn by the claimant. Then serve an attested copy on the property owner within 30 days after recording.1 Conn. Gen. Stat. s. 49-34
Do you need a preliminary notice in Connecticut?
A subcontractor or supplier who does not have a written contract with the general contractor approved in writing by the owner must give written notice of intent to claim a lien to both the owner and the original contractor. Give it after you start work or deliveries and no later than 90 days after you stop. An original contractor who wants to receive these notices must record an affidavit with the town clerk within 15 days after starting the job.1 Conn. Gen. Stat. s. 49-35
How long is a mechanics lien good for in Connecticut?
The lien expires one year after it was recorded unless you start a foreclosure action and record a notice of lis pendens on the land records within that year, or within 60 days after a ruling on any owner's application to reduce or discharge the lien.1 Conn. Gen. Stat. s. 49-39
Who can file a mechanics lien in Connecticut?
A person owed more than $10 for materials furnished or services rendered in building, raising, removing or repairing a building, or improving or developing a lot or plot, under an agreement with or with the consent of the owner or someone authorized to act for the owner.1 Conn. Gen. Stat. s. 49-33
Does a Connecticut lien claim have to be notarized?
The certificate of lien must be subscribed and sworn to by the claimant.1 Conn. Gen. Stat. s. 49-34(1)(C)
What about public jobs in Connecticut?
Public building and public works contracts over $100,000 must carry a payment bond for the full contract amount. Someone who is unpaid serves a notice of claim on the surety and the contractor within 180 days after the last day materials were supplied or work performed.1 Conn. Gen. Stat. s. 49-41 and s. 49-42
Sources
- Conn. Gen. Stat. s. 49-34 (cga.ct.gov, 2026-10-27)