What is the deadline to file a mechanic’s lien in Indiana?
In Indiana, a contractor must record a sworn statement and notice of intention to hold a lien in the county recorder’s office within 60 days after performing the labor or furnishing the materials on a one- or two-family home or townhouse (a Class 2 structure), or within 90 days on other property. A suit to enforce the lien must be filed in the circuit or superior court of the county within one year after the notice was recorded (or after a written, recorded credit expires), or the lien is void. The 30-day notice of lien rights to the occupying owner of a single or double family dwelling is required of those who furnish labor or materials to someone other than the occupying owner, not of a contractor hired by the owner. A subcontractor or supplier often has different notice requirements and deadlines. This is Ind. Code §§ 32-28-3-3, 32-28-3-6, 32-28-3-1, 22-12-1-5.
| What | Indiana |
|---|---|
| Deadline to file the lien | 60 days after the work (homes); 90 days otherwise |
| Who this deadline is for | A contractor hired directly by the owner |
Source
Ind. Code §§ 32-28-3-3, 32-28-3-6, 32-28-3-1, 22-12-1-5
Read the statute in the Indiana Code (Indiana General Assembly): iga.in.gov.
The linked sections open Justia’s free copy of the code, because the state’s own site has no stable address for each section.
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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