BEFORE YOU CAN FILE A KANSAS CONSTRUCTION LIEN, YOU MUST UNDERSTAND WHETHER A PRELIMINARY NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN IS REQUIRED. THE NOTICES PROTECT YOUR LIEN RIGHTS AND IS MANDATORY FOR MOST SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS.

⭐ Kansas Preliminary Notice

Kansas Preliminary Notice is to alert the property owner early in the project that subcontractors, suppliers, or other lower-tier parties are furnishing labor, materials, equipment, or services and may later claim lien rights if they are not paid.

This notice helps protect property owners from hidden lien claims while preserving lien rights for parties who do not have a direct contract with the owner.

Who Must Send a Kansas Preliminary Notice?

You must send a Kansas preliminary notice if:

You do not have a direct contract with the owner, and
You are a subcontractor, supplier, or other lower-tier claimant

Who Does NOT Need to Send It

General contractors in direct contract with the owner

What is Kansas Preliminary Notice Deadline?

Kansas preliminary notice must be served:

Within 30 days of first furnishing labor, materials, or services

This notice informs the owner that lower-tier parties are working on the project and may later assert lien rights if unpaid.

Failing to send this notice on time bars lien rights entirely for the affected work.

Serve Kansas Preliminary Notice

The Kansas Preliminary Notice must be served on the owner and general contractor by:

· Certified mail, return receipt requested

· Registered mail

· Personal service

Make sure you keep proof of service.

⭐ Notice #2 — Notice of Intent to File a Lien (Mandatory for ALL Claimants)

Kansas requires every lien claimant, including general contractors, to serve a Notice of Intent to File a Lienbefore recording a mechanics lien.

Who Must Send Kansas Notice of Intent to Lien?

All lien claimants, without exception

When is the Kansas Notice of Intent to Lien Deadline?

The Notice of Intent to Lien must be served:

At least 14 days before filing the mechanics lien

This notice gives the owner a final opportunity to resolve payment before a lien is recorded.

Serve Kansas Notice of Intent to Lien

The Kansas Notice of Intent to Lien must be served on the owner by:

Certified mail, return receipt requested
Registered mail
Personal service

Make sure you keep proof of service. Failure to serve this notice invalidates the lien, even if the lien is otherwise timely.