Step 1 — Confirm Preliminary Notice Compliance
Before filing a lien, confirm that the Preliminary 20-Day Notice was properly served on all required parties and within the required timeframe. If the notice was not sent, lien rights may be limited or eliminated.
Step 2 — Prepare the California Mechanics Lien Form
Your California Mechanics Lien should contain the following information:
Legal description of the property
Property owner’s name
Claimant’s name and address (you)
First and last furnishing dates
Description of labor, materials, or services
Amount unpaid
Verification under oath (notarized)
Step 2 — Prepare the California Mechanics Lien Form
Your California Mechanics Lien should contain the following information:
Legal description of the property
Property owner’s name
Claimant’s name and address (you)
First and last furnishing dates
Description of labor, materials, or services
Amount unpaid
Verification under oath (notarized)