What is the deadline to record a mechanics lien in California?

90 days after completion of the work of improvement (Civil Code §8412). If the owner records a Notice of Completion, a subcontractor has 30 days and a direct contractor 60 days.

What is the deadline to file a lien affidavit in Texas?

For prime contracts on or after Jan 1, 2022: commercial projects, the 15th day of the 4th month after the last month of work; residential, the 15th day of the 3rd month (Property Code §53.052).

How long do you have to file a Notice to Owner in Florida?

Within 45 days of first furnishing labor or materials, and before final payment (Fla. Stat. §713.06).

Mechanics Lien Deadlines by State (CA · TX · FL)

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Pick your state, your role, and the project type, then enter the trigger date. The calculator applies the standard statutory period — it does not account for weekends/holidays, notices recorded by others, tolling, or your specific contract. Treat every result as a date to verify, not a date to rely on.

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Calendar math only. "15th day of the Nth month" rules (Texas) are computed from the month of the trigger date. Verify every date against the current statute and a licensed attorney before acting.

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Every period below is tied to the statute that creates it. These are the load-bearing dates in a private-works mechanics lien; missing one usually forfeits the remedy. Want the full walkthrough for one state? Read the California mechanics lien deadline guide.

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Disclaimer.

This is not legal advice.

This site and dataset are provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing here is legal advice, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Mechanics lien deadlines turn on facts this tool cannot know: your exact tier in the contract chain, whether others have recorded notices, weekends and holidays, contract terms, tolling and exceptions, and statutory amendments. Statutes change. The calculator performs plain calendar arithmetic on the standard period — it does not judge which rule applies to your situation.

Before you rely on any date, notice requirement, or strategy, verify it against the current statute and consult a licensed attorney in the relevant state. We make no warranty as to accuracy or completeness, and accept no liability for reliance on this information.

Last verified: 2026-06-10 · Sources: California Civil Code §8000 et seq.; Texas Property Code Ch. 53; Florida Statutes Ch. 713.