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Oregon Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs

Last updated July 10, 2023
If contractors and suppliers don’t get paid on a construction project in Oregon, they can file a mechanics lien to secure payment. A mechanics lien is a legal tool that provides the unpaid party with a security interest in the property. This page breaks down the rules, requirements, and deadlines you need to follow to file an Oregon mechanics lien.

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Oregon lien law deadlines for:

Preliminary notice deadlines
With Contract

Information Notice to Owner at time of contract execution for residential projects.

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Mechanics lien deadlines
75 days

Lien must be filed w/in 75 days after last labor or materials furnished, or completion of project (whatever earlier).

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Enforcement deadlines
120 days

Generally, an action to enforce an Oregon mechanics lien must be initiated within 120 days after the filing of lien.

Oregon has a unique enforcement deadline, however, in that this time may be extended in periods of 120 days for up to 2 years. In order to extend the deadline, an extended payment plan must be arranged between the parties with the terms of the plan stated in the lien itself.

Preliminary notice deadlines
8 days

Notice of right to lien served on owner (and lender, if any) within 8 days of providing labor/materials on residential projects.

For some, it will be required on commercial projects. See Preliminary Notice FAQ page for more information.

Send Your Notice
Mechanics lien deadlines
75 days

Lien must be filed w/in 75 days after last labor or materials furnished, or completion of project (whatever earlier).

File A Lien Fast
Enforcement deadlines
120 days

Generally, an action to enforce an Oregon mechanics lien must be initiated within 120 days after the filing of lien.

Oregon has a unique enforcement deadline, however, in that this time may be extended in periods of 120 days for up to 2 years. In order to extend the deadline, an extended payment plan must be arranged between the parties with the terms of the plan stated in the lien itself.

Preliminary notice deadlines
8 days

Notice of right to lien served on owner (and lender, if any) within 8 days of providing labor/materials on residential projects.

See Preliminary Notice FAQ page for more information.

Send Your Notice
Mechanics lien deadlines
75 days

Lien must be filed w/in 75 days after last labor or materials furnished, or completion of project (whatever earlier).

File A Lien Fast
Enforcement deadlines
120 days

Generally, an action to enforce an Oregon mechanics lien must be initiated within 120 days after the filing of lien.

Oregon has a unique enforcement deadline, however, in that this time may be extended in periods of 120 days for up to 2 years. In order to extend the deadline, an extended payment plan must be arranged between the parties with the terms of the plan stated in the lien itself.