What is the deadline to file a mechanic’s lien in Alaska?
In Alaska, a contractor must record a claim of lien within 120 days after completing the contract or ceasing to furnish labor or materials, when the owner has not recorded a notice of completion. If the owner records a notice of completion, a claimant who has not given a notice of right to lien, or who received advance notice of the recording date, must record within 15 days after it is recorded. A notice of right to lien is optional; giving one puts on the owner the burden of proving they did not know of or consent to the work. The lien stops binding the property six months after the claim is recorded unless an action to enforce it is started within that time or within six months after a recorded extension notice. A subcontractor or supplier often has different notice requirements and deadlines. This is Alaska Stat. §§ 34.35.068, 34.35.064, 34.35.080.
| What | Alaska |
|---|---|
| Deadline to file the lien | 120 days after completion (15 if notice of completion) |
| Who this deadline is for | A contractor hired directly by the owner |
Source
Alaska Stat. §§ 34.35.068, 34.35.064, 34.35.080
Read the statute in the Alaska Statutes (Alaska Legislature): akleg.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
How Seayora uses this rule
A contractor on Seayora keeps every job’s dates, its estimate, its invoices and its payments in one record, so the date work was last performed and the amount still owed are on file when a lien deadline is counted.
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