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Nevada mechanics lienNotice of right to lien and deadlines

The notice of right to lien is due 31 days after you first furnished, to cover all of your work1. The lien deadline is 90 days after the latest of completion, your last delivery or your last work1; the deadline to sue is 6 months after the notice of lien is recorded1.

Your Nevada lien deadlines

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    Deadlines that fall on a weekend or holiday may move; the statute linked on each line controls.

    Nevada lien timeline

    1. First day of work
    2. 31 daysafter first workNotice of right to lien1
    3. your workany lengthLast day of work
    4. 90 daysafter completion or last workRecord the notice of lien1
    5. 6 monthsafter recordingSue to enforce1
    Calendar days unless noted. The first rule listed for each step; the calculator applies the others.

    How many days do you have to file a mechanics lien in Nevada?

    Record a verified notice of lien with the county recorder within 90 days after the latest of completion of the work of improvement, last delivery of material or equipment, or last performance of work; or within 40 days after a valid recorded notice of completion, if one was recorded and served. A copy must be served on the owner within 30 days after recording. Knowingly false statements in a notice of lien are a gross misdemeanor (fine $5,000 to $10,000).1 NRS 108.226(1)-(4); NRS 108.227(1)

    When is the Nevada notice of right to lien due?

    Notice of right to lien is required from every lien claimant except those who perform only labor and those who contract directly with the owner. Deliver it to the owner in person or by certified mail at any time after first delivery or work; a copy goes to the prime contractor for information only. The lien covers work in the 31 days before the notice plus everything after it. Residential (single/multifamily) projects also need a 15-day notice of intent to lien served on the owner and reputed prime contractor before recording, which extends the recording deadline by 15 days; not required on nonresidential projects.1 NRS 108.245; NRS 108.226(6)-(7)

    How long is a mechanics lien good for in Nevada?

    The lien does not bind the property for more than 6 months after the notice of lien is recorded unless suit is commenced in a proper court in that time, or the claimant and affected interest holders sign a recorded written extension within the 6 months (one extension only). Foreclosure requires a lis pendens and three weeks of published notice of foreclosure.1 NRS 108.233(1)-(2); NRS 108.239(2)

    Who can file a mechanics lien in Nevada?

    A lien claimant is anyone providing work, material or equipment worth $500 or more for a construction, alteration or repair, including contractors, subs, laborers, suppliers, equipment lessors and design professionals. A contractor or professional required to be licensed has a lien only if properly licensed.1 NRS 108.2214; NRS 108.222

    Does a Nevada lien claim have to be notarized?

    The notice of lien must be verified by oath of the claimant or another person; the statutory form uses a sworn jurat before a notary. It need not be acknowledged to be recorded.1 NRS 108.226(3), (5)

    What about public jobs in Nevada?

    Public contracts over $100,000 require a payment bond of at least 50% of the contract amount. A claimant with a direct contract with the prime may sue on the bond if unpaid 90 days after last work; a second-tier claimant must serve written notice on the contractor within 30 days of first furnishing and again within 90 days of last furnishing (certified/registered mail). Suit must be commenced within 1 year after last labor or material.2 NRS 339.025; 339.035; 339.055

    How do you file a mechanics lien in Nevada?

    1. Notice of right to lien: due 31 days after you first furnished, to cover all of your work. NRS 108.245; NRS 108.226(6)-(7) The lien covers work in the 31 days before the notice plus everything after it.
    2. Record the notice of lien: due 90 days after the latest of completion, your last delivery or your last work, or 40 days after a recorded and served notice of completion, whichever comes first. NRS 108.226(1)-(4); NRS 108.227(1) Residential projects also need a 15-day notice of intent to lien, which extends the recording deadline by 15 days.
    3. Sue to enforce: due 6 months after the notice of lien is recorded. NRS 108.233(1)-(2); NRS 108.239(2)

    Each line restates the statute cited next to it. Check the statute text before you file.

    Sources

    1. NRS 108.245; NRS 108.226(6)-(7) (leg.state.nv.us, 2026-10-27)
    2. NRS 339.025; 339.035; 339.055 (leg.state.nv.us, 2026-10-27)