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⭐ How to File an Indiana Mechanics/Construction Lien (Step-By-Step)

Indiana Construction Lien

Follow these steps to file an Indiana mechanics lien and make sure you’re taking the right actions to protect your payment rights.

Step 1 — Send the Preliminary Notice (if required)


If you are a subcontractor or supplier on a residential project, you must send and/or record the required Notice of Lien Rights within the 30-day or 60-day window of your first day of work/delivery.

Step 2 — Prepare the Indiana Mechanics Lien Form


Your Indiana Mechanics Lien (Notice of Intention to Hold Lien) requires specific information:

  • Amount claimed as due and owing.

  • Name and address of the claimant (you).

  • Name of the party who hired the claimant.

  • Name of the property owner/lessee.

  • Lega property description.

  • First and last date of work.

  • The document must be signed and notarized.

  • A Preparation Statement and an Affirmation Statement must be included.


Step 2 — Prepare the Indiana Mechanics Lien Form


Your Indiana Mechanics Lien (Notice of Intention to Hold Lien) requires specific information:

  • Amount claimed as due and owing.

  • Name and address of the claimant (you).

  • Name of the party who hired the claimant.

  • Name of the property owner/lessee.

  • Lega property description.

  • First and last date of work.

  • The document must be signed and notarized.

  • A Preparation Statement and an Affirmation Statement must be included.


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