Deadline #1 — Serve Required Notice of Right to a Lien (if applicable)
On owner-occupied residential projects, Oregon requires subcontractors and suppliers to serve a Notice of Right to a Lien within 8 days of first furnishing work. Missing this deadline permanently bars lien rights, regardless of nonpayment.
you can serve the Oregon Notice of Right to a Lien via:
· Registered mail
· Certified mail
· Personal service
Deadline #2 — File the Oregon Mechanics Lien
An Oregon mechanics lien must be recorded:
Within seventy-five (75) days after the claimant last furnished labor, materials, or services
This deadline applies to all claimants. Late liens are void.
An Oregon mechanics lien must clearly identify:
Claimant’s full legal name and address
Property owner’s name (or reputed owner)
Name of the party who hired the claimant
Legal description of the property
Description of labor, materials, or services provided
Amount claimed as due and unpaid
Last date of furnishing labor, materials, or services
Claimant’s signature or authorized agent
Verification or acknowledgment required for recording
Step 3 — Record the Lien with the County Clerk
Record the lien in the county where the property is located within 75 days of last furnishing. Filing even one day late voids the lien.
Filling options vary by county:
In person
By mail
Electronically (varies by county)
Step 4 — Serve the Recorded Lien on the Owner
A copy of the recorded lien should be served on the property owner promptly after recording, typically by certified mail or personal service. Proof of service should be retained.
Step 5 — Enforce the Oregon Mechanics Lien
If unpaid, enforce the lien by filing a foreclosure lawsuit within 120 days of recording. Negotiations do not extend this deadline.