Preliminary Notices & Mechanics Liens
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Get paid — California preliminary 20-day notices, mechanics liens, and stop-payment notices prepared to the state's strict deadlines.
What's included
- California Preliminary Notice (20-day) preparation (Civ. Code §8200 et seq.)
- Mechanics lien preparation and recording (Civ. Code §8400 et seq.)
- Stop payment notices and payment-bond claims
- Deadline tracking (a lien is generally due within 90 days of completion — or, after a recorded notice of completion, 60 days for a direct contractor and 30 days for everyone else — Civ. Code §8412–8414)
- Conditional and unconditional release forms in statutory format
How it works
- Tell us about the project and how you get paid
- Flat-fee quote up front — no hourly surprises
- We draft or review the documents to California law
- A lawyer reviews everything with you — in your language
FAQ
Do I have to send a preliminary notice?
On most private jobs, yes. A claimant without a direct contract with the owner generally must serve a California Preliminary Notice within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials to preserve lien and stop-notice rights (Civ. Code §8200 series).
I think I missed a deadline — is it hopeless?
Not necessarily, but California's lien deadlines are unforgiving. Contact us immediately: even if a lien is time-barred, your breach-of-contract, prompt-payment penalty, and bond claims may still be alive.
Ready to get started?
Free consultation in English, Russian, or Spanish.