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Oregon mechanics lienNotice of right to a lien and deadlines

The notice of right to a lien is due 8 business days after you first furnished, to cover all of your work1. The lien deadline is 75 days after you stopped providing labor or materials1; the deadline to sue is 120 days after the claim of lien is filed1.

Your Oregon lien deadlines

Enter your dates. Calendar days unless a line says otherwise.

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

    Oregon lien timeline

    1. First day of work
    2. 8 business daysafter first workNotice of right to a lien (residential)1
    3. your workany lengthLast day of work
    4. 75 daysafter last workFile the claim of lien1
    5. 120 daysafter recordingSue to foreclose1
    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 Oregon?

    Perfect by filing a verified claim of lien with the county recording officer within 75 days after the claimant stopped providing labor, equipment or materials, or 75 days after completion of construction, whichever is earlier (for lien claims under ORS 87.010(1)-(2)); other claimants within 75 days after completion. The claim states the amount after credits, the owner, who hired the claimant, and a property description. Subcontractors on owner-occupied residential remodel work cannot perfect a lien if the contractor they worked for was unlicensed.1 ORS 87.035(1)-(4); ORS 87.036(1)

    When is the Oregon notice of right to a lien due?

    Anyone furnishing labor, materials, equipment or services other than at the owner's own request must give the owner a notice of right to a lien. It can be given at any time but only protects work provided from 8 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) before the notice is delivered or mailed. Those working on or supplying a commercial improvement (anything but a residence of four or fewer units occupied by the owner) need not give it. Separately, a notice of intent to foreclose goes to the owner and mortgagee at least 10 days before suit.1 ORS 87.021(1), (3); ORS 87.057(1)

    How long is a mechanics lien good for in Oregon?

    The lien lapses 120 days after the claim of lien is filed unless suit is brought; if the claim states extended payment terms, 120 days after the extended payment date, but never longer than two years from filing.1 ORS 87.055

    Who can file a mechanics lien in Oregon?

    Anyone who performs labor, transports or furnishes material, or rents equipment for an improvement at the request of the owner or the owner's construction agent; also land preparation contractors, employee benefit plan trustees, and design professionals (architects, surveyors, engineers). Equipment rental liens are limited to reasonable rental value.1 ORS 87.010(1)-(5)

    Does an Oregon lien claim have to be notarized?

    The claim of lien must be verified by the oath of the filer or another person with knowledge of the facts, subject to false swearing penalties; the text read does not require a notary acknowledgment.1 ORS 87.035(4)

    What about public jobs in Oregon?

    Oregon public works payment bond claims: notice of claim by registered/certified mail or hand delivery no later than 180 days after the claimant last provided labor or materials (200 days for employee benefit plan contributions); action on the bond within two years after last labor or materials.2 ORS 279C.605; 279C.610

    How do you file a mechanics lien in Oregon?

    1. Notice of right to a lien (residential): due 8 business days after you first furnished, to cover all of your work. ORS 87.021(1), (3); ORS 87.057(1) Weekends are skipped in this date; holidays also don't count, so move the date later by any holiday in the window. Commercial work doesn't need this notice.
    2. File the claim of lien: due 75 days after you stopped providing labor or materials, or 75 days after completion of construction, whichever comes first. ORS 87.035(1)-(4); ORS 87.036(1)
    3. Sue to foreclose: due 120 days after the claim of lien is filed. ORS 87.055

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

    Sources

    1. ORS 87.021(1), (3); ORS 87.057(1) (oregonlegislature.gov, 2026-10-27)
    2. ORS 279C.605; 279C.610 (oregonlegislature.gov, 2026-10-27)