If you’ve tried other methods of collecting payment and are still chasing your money, you may need to file a Last Resort Doc to secure your interest in the property and recover payment owed. These documents are powerful tools. Each state has a strict deadlines for how long project participants have to file a lien or bond claim after work is finished on the job site. The deadline to file a claim is usually based on your last furnishing date on site or the date that the project as a whole wrapped up. In certain states, your timeframe to file a lien can be shortened if the property owner files a Notice of Completion or Cessation on the project (read more here). It is always best practice to remain aware of your deadlines to file claims and not wait until the deadline is upon you to take action.