Deadline #1 — Serve Colorado Notice of Intent to Lien
Serve the Notice of Intent to Lien on the property owner at least 10 days before recording the lien. Send a copy to the Owner and to all upstream contractors via:
Registered mail
Certified mail
Personal service
Deadline #2 — File the Colorado Mechanics Lien
An Colorado mechanics lien must be recorded:
General contractors:
➜ 4 monthsfrom last furnishingSubcontractors & suppliers:
➜ 2 monthsfrom last furnishing
The lien must clearly identify:
Claimant’s legal name and address
Property owner’s name
Hiring party’s name
Legal description of the property
Description of labor, materials, or services
Amount claimed as unpaid
Last date of furnishing
Statement that Notice of Intent to Lien was served
Claimant’s signature and verification
Claimant’s signature or authorized agent
Verification or acknowledgment required for recording
Step 3 — Record the Colorado Lien with the County Clerk
Record the Colorado Mechanics Lien are recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder where the property is located.
Filling options vary by county:
In person
By mail
Electronically (varies by county)
Step 4 — Serve the Recorded Colorado Lien on the Owner
Serve a copy of the recorded lien on the property owner promptly after recording. Keep proof of service. In Colorado, a copy of the recorded mechanics lien must be served on the property owner within ten (10) days after the lien is recorded via personal service, or certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Retain your proof of service.
Step 5 — Enforce the Colorado Mechanics Lien
If unpaid, file a foreclosure lawsuit within 6 months of recording your Colorado mechanics lien. Negotiations do not extend this deadline.