What is the deadline to file a mechanic’s lien in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, a contractor who contracted with the owner must file a sworn lien statement with the county clerk within six months after last performing labor or furnishing materials, and mail a copy to the owner within seven days of filing, or the lien is dissolved. The written notices of intent to hold the property liable (within 75 or 120 days, or 75 days on an owner-occupied single or double family dwelling) are required only of those who did not contract directly with the owner. An action to enforce the lien must be brought within 12 months after the statement is filed, or the lien is dissolved. A subcontractor or supplier often has different notice requirements and deadlines. This is KRS 376.010, 376.080, 376.090.

WhatKentucky
Deadline to file the lien6 months after last labor or materials
Who this deadline is forA contractor hired directly by the owner

Source

KRS 376.010, 376.080, 376.090

Read the statute in the Kentucky Revised Statutes (Kentucky General Assembly): apps.legislature.ky.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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