File a Mechanics Lien in Michigan
FILE A MECHANICS LIEN IN MICHIGAN
Not Getting Paid on a Construction Job in Michigan?
You may have lien rights—but missing a deadline can cost you everything.
We handle the entire process for you:
✔ Confirm your lien rights
✔ Send required notices
✔ Prepare your lien document
✔ File with the appropriate county
✔ Serve all required parties
✔ Done correctly the first time
One mistake can delay your payment—or eliminate your lien rights entirely.
Take Action Before its too Late
If you’ve completed work or supplied materials on a project in Michigan and haven’t been paid, a mechanics lien can help protect your right to payment.
A lien places a legal claim against the property, often creating the pressure needed to resolve payment disputes.
Filing a lien requires strict legal compliance
To be valid, your lien must include specific information, such as:
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Your name and address
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Project address
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Legal description of the property where the project is located at
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Name and address of the property owner or lessee
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First date you provided labor or materials
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Last date you provided labor or materials
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The total contract amount
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The amount of payment, if any, that you have already received
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The amount that is owed to you
Even small errors or missing information can invalidate your lien entirely.
Michigan Mechanics Lien Deadline
Construction lien deadlines are strict, and they are not flexible.
In Michigan, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers have 90 days from the last date of furnishing labor or materials to file a mechanics lien. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your right to get paid entirely, with no second chances.
Most contractors wait too long
Many contractors don’t realize they’ve missed the deadline until it’s too late to take action.
Need2Lien helps you prepare, file, and serve your lien quickly, so you don’t miss critical deadlines.
Notice of Furnishing is Required Before Filing a Lien
In Michigan, subcontractors and suppliers without a direct contract with the property owner are typically required to send this notice.
You generally have only 20 days from your first day of work to send it.
❗ If it’s not sent on time, your lien rights may be limited, or lost entirely.
Most contractors don’t realize this requirement. Many contractors assume they can file a lien later, only to find out they were never eligible because this notice wasn’t properly sent.
If this notice is not sent on time, your lien rights may be limited or lost. Understanding when and how to send a Notice of Furnishing is essential to protecting your right to payment.
Need help preparing and sending required notices?
Need help preparing and sending required notices?
Need2Lien helps contractors and suppliers prepare Notices of Furnishing and Notices of Intent to Lien quickly and accurately.
Not ready to file a lien yet?
*This page is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or used as a substitute for speaking with an attorney. Please consult with a licensed attorney in your state for any questions about Construction Lien or any other issues related to liens.