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

In Utah, a contractor must record a notice of construction lien no later than 180 days after final completion of the original contract, or 90 days after a notice of completion is filed if one is filed, but never later than 180 days after final completion. A person who wants to claim a construction lien must file a preliminary notice with the State Construction Registry no later than 20 days after starting work, and a person who fails to file one may not claim a lien. A copy of the recorded notice must be delivered or sent by certified mail to the owner within 30 days. An action to enforce the lien must be filed within 180 days after the notice of construction lien is filed, together with a recorded notice of the pending action, or the lien is automatically void. A subcontractor or supplier often has different notice requirements and deadlines. This is Utah Code §§ 38-1a-502, 38-1a-501, 38-1a-701, 38-1a-102.

WhatUtah
Deadline to file the lien180 days after final completion (90 after notice)
Who this deadline is forA contractor hired directly by the owner

Source

Utah Code §§ 38-1a-502, 38-1a-501, 38-1a-701, 38-1a-102

Read the statute in the Utah Code (Utah Legislature): le.utah.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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