Step 1 — Confirm Pre-Lien Notice Compliance
Before filing a lien, confirm whether the project is residential or commercial and whether the required pre-lien notice was properly provided. Determine whether the statutory notice language was included in the contract or whether a separate notice was sent within the required timeframe. Failing to satisfy Minnesota’s notice requirements can invalidate the lien entirely
Step 2 — Prepare the Minnesota Mechanics Lien Form
A Minnesota lien must include:
the legal description of the property
the owner’s name
the claimant’s name and address
the first and last furnishing dates
a description of the labor or materials provided
the amount unpaid
notarized verification
Step 2 — Prepare the Minnesota Mechanics Lien Form
A Minnesota lien must include:
the legal description of the property
the owner’s name
the claimant’s name and address
the first and last furnishing dates
a description of the labor or materials provided
the amount unpaid
notarized verification