Step 1 — Identify the Last Day of Work or Project Completion
Determine your last qualifying day of labor or material delivery, and whether the overall project has been completed or terminated. These dates control every lien deadline in Virginia.
Step 2 — Prepare the Memorandum of Lien
Prepare a Memorandum of Lien that strictly complies with Virginia law. The memorandum must accurately identify:
Claimant’s legal name and address
Property owner’s name
Name of the party who hired the claimant
Legal description of the property
Statement of the work performed or materials furnished
Amount claimed as due and unpaid
Dates when the claimant last performed work or furnished materials
Required statutory language and verification
Step 2 — Prepare the Memorandum of Lien
Prepare a Memorandum of Lien that strictly complies with Virginia law. The memorandum must accurately identify:
Claimant’s legal name and address
Property owner’s name
Name of the party who hired the claimant
Legal description of the property
Statement of the work performed or materials furnished
Amount claimed as due and unpaid
Dates when the claimant last performed work or furnished materials
Required statutory language and verification