How many days do you have to file a mechanics lien in Kansas?
The original contractor files a verified lien statement with the clerk of the district court in the county where the property is, within 4 months after the last labor or materials. A supplier or subcontractor files within 3 months. On property other than residential, either deadline can stretch to 5 months if the claimant files a notice of extension within the first 4 months (3 months for subcontractors) and mails it to the owner. A copy of a subcontractor's lien statement must be served on or mailed to the owner.1 K.S.A. 60-1102, 60-1103
Do you need a preliminary notice in Kansas?
On residential improvements, a supplier or subcontractor can only claim a lien if it mailed the owner a warning statement in the form the law sets out (not needed if the claim is $250 or less), or holds a copy signed by an owner saying the statement was given. For new residential construction, a claimant who wants lien rights after title passes to a buyer must file a notice of intent to perform with the district court clerk before the deed is recorded.2 K.S.A. 60-1103a, 60-1103b
How long is a mechanics lien good for in Kansas?
A suit to foreclose the lien must be brought within one year after the lien statement is filed.3 K.S.A. 60-1105(a)
Who can file a mechanics lien in Kansas?
Anyone who furnishes labor, equipment, material or supplies used for improving real property under a contract with the owner (or the owner's trustee, agent or spouse) has a lien. Suppliers and subcontractors can claim the same way, subject to the extra steps for residential work.4 K.S.A. 60-1101, 60-1103
Does a Kansas lien claim have to be notarized?
The lien statement must be verified. It names the owner, gives the claimant's name and address for service, describes the property and itemizes the amount claimed.1 K.S.A. 60-1102(a)
What about public jobs in Kansas?
Public improvements contracts over $100,000 require a payment bond for the full contract price. No lien attaches once the bond is filed, and a claimant can sue on the bond within 6 months after the project is completed.5 K.S.A. 60-1111
Sources
- K.S.A. 60-1102, 60-1103 (ksrevisor.org, 2026-10-27)
- K.S.A. 60-1103a, 60-1103b (ksrevisor.org, 2026-10-27)
- K.S.A. 60-1105(a) (ksrevisor.org, 2026-10-27)
- K.S.A. 60-1101, 60-1103 (ksrevisor.org, 2026-10-27)
- K.S.A. 60-1111 (ksrevisor.org, 2026-10-27)