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South Dakota Mechanics Lien

When unpaid on a private construction project in South Dakota, parties who furnished labor and/or materials thereto may file a Lien Statement within 120 days of last furnishing labor/materials to preserve their claims for payment.

South Dakota Mechanics Lien Release

If payment has been received on a claim, or for other reasons, a claimant may release its lien against a property.

South Dakota Location Notice

To protect itself from sub-subcontractor and supplier liens on a project, the Prime Contractor must file a Notice of Commencement and post a Location Notice at the jobsite.

South Dakota Notice of Commencement

In South Dakota, Prime Contractors may protect itself from liens filed by sub-subcontractors and suppliers by filing a Notice of Project Commencement within thirty (30) days of the commencement of work. A Location Notice must also be displayed at the jobsite.

South Dakota Notice of Furnishing

In some circumstances, sub-subcontractors and suppliers must serve a “Notice of Furnishing Labor or Materials” upon the prime contractor to preserve its lien rights. This is required when the prime contractor has filed a Notice of Commencement at the beginning of construction, and must be served within 60 days of the last furnishing or labor and/or materials by the claimant.<

South Dakota Owner’s Demand for Lien Accounts

Property Owner may demand that another party provide a list of lien accounts on the property.

Letter With Notice of Commencement