Levelset visitors can also get a free Procore account.

Ohio Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs

Last updated May 30, 2023
If contractors and suppliers don’t get paid on a construction project in Ohio, 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 Ohio mechanics lien.

Quicklinks

“Levelset takes something that is pretty complex and makes it easy.”

Ready to file a lien in Ohio?

File A Lien Now

Ohio lien law deadlines for:

Preliminary notice deadlines
None
Send Your Notice
Mechanics lien deadlines
75 days

Lien due 75 days from last furnishing labor or materials, 60 days on residential. Action to enforce due within 6 years from filing of lien.

File A Lien Fast
Enforcement deadlines
6 years

In Ohio, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 6 years from filing of lien.

Preliminary notice deadlines
21 days

Notice of furnishing due within 21 days of first furnishing labor or materials - or 21 days from filing of notice of commencement.

Send Your Notice
Mechanics lien deadlines
75 days

Lien due 75 days from last furnishing labor or materials, 60 days on residential.

File A Lien Fast
Enforcement deadlines
6 years

In Ohio, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 6 years from filing of lien.

Preliminary notice deadlines
21 days

Notice of furnishing due within 21 days of first furnishing labor or materials - or 21 days from filing of notice of commencement.

Send Your Notice
Mechanics lien deadlines
75 days

Lien due 75 days from last furnishing labor or materials, 60 days on residential.

File A Lien Fast
Enforcement deadlines
6 years

In Ohio, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 6 years from filing of lien.