Pre-lien Notice / Notice to Owner - North Dakota
NOTICE THAT A CONSTRUCTION LIEN WILL BE CLAIMED
To the legal or equitable owner of the real estate:
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner | [OWNER NAME] |
| Certified-mail address | [ADDRESS] |
| Claimant | [CLAIMANT LEGAL NAME] |
| Claimant address | [ADDRESS] |
| Claimant telephone / email | [CONTACT INFORMATION] |
| Person who contracted with Claimant | [OWNER / AGENT / TRUSTEE / CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR NAME] |
| Project | [PROJECT NAME OR DESCRIPTION] |
| Property address | [ADDRESS] |
| Legal description | [LEGAL DESCRIPTION] |
Notice
The Claimant has contributed labor, skill, services, materials, or equipment to improve the real estate identified above under a contract with [CONTRACTING PARTY].
The Claimant gives written notice that a construction lien will be claimed against the improvement and the land under N.D.C.C. chapter 35-27 if the unpaid claim is not resolved.
This notice is being sent by certified mail at least 10 days before any construction lien is recorded, as required by N.D.C.C. § 35-27-02(4).
Claim Information
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Description of contribution | [DESCRIBE LABOR, SERVICES, MATERIALS, OR EQUIPMENT] |
| First contribution date | [__/__/____] |
| Last contribution date | [__/__/____] |
| Contract or purchase-order date | [__/__/____] |
| Original contract price | $[AMOUNT] |
| Approved additions | $[AMOUNT] |
| Payments and credits | $[AMOUNT] |
| Amount claimed unpaid | $[AMOUNT] |
The amount stated above should include only sums supported by the contract, invoices, delivery records, and applicable law.
Payment and Communications
Payment or a written response may be sent to:
[CLAIMANT OR COUNSEL NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[EMAIL]
[TELEPHONE]
This notice does not itself record a construction lien and does not extend any recording or enforcement deadline.
Claimant Signature
I declare that the factual information stated in this notice is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Claimant: [CLAIMANT LEGAL NAME]
By: ____________________________________
Name: [NAME]
Title: [TITLE]
Date: [__/__/____]
Certified-Mail Record
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Date deposited with carrier | [__/__/____] |
| Certified-mail tracking number | [NUMBER] |
| Address used | [OWNER ADDRESS] |
| Delivery or return record | [ATTACH] |
Sources and References
- North Dakota Century Code chapter 35-27: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t35c27.pdf
About this template
- Last updated
- July 14, 2026
- Citations checked
- July 14, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- North Dakota
- Category
- Real Estate
Legal authority
- N.D.C.C. § 35-27-02(4) (certified-mail notice at least 10 days before recording construction lien)
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Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on July 14, 2026.
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