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

Ohio Construction Lien

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

Step 1 — Send the Notice of Furnishing


If you are a subcontractor or supplier, you must send the Notice of Furnishing to the owner and general contractor within 21 daysof your first day of work/delivery.


Step 2 — Prepare the Ohio Mechanics Lien Form


Your Ohio Mechanics Lien (Affidavit of 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.

  • Legal property description.

  • First and last date of work.


Step 2 — Prepare the Ohio Mechanics Lien Form


Your Ohio Mechanics Lien (Affidavit of 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.

  • Legal property description.

  • First and last date of work.


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