Step 1 —Draft Your New York mechanics lien:
General contractors:
➜ 4 months from last furnishingSubcontractors & suppliers:
➜ 2 months from last furnishing
Your New York Construction Lien must clearly identify:
Claimant’s legal name and address (you)
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 2—File Your New York mechanics lien:
File the New York lien in the county where the property is located within the applicable deadline.
You can file your NY Construction Lien:
In person
By mail
Electronically (varies by county)
Step 2—File Your New York mechanics lien:
File the New York lien in the county where the property is located within the applicable deadline.
You can file your NY Construction Lien:
In person
By mail
Electronically (varies by county)

