Pre-lien Notice / Notice to Owner - New Hampshire
SUBCONTRACTOR NOTICE OF CLAIM OF LIEN
To the owner or person having charge of the property:
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner / person in charge | [NAME] |
| Address | [ADDRESS] |
| Claimant | [CLAIMANT NAME] |
| Claimant address | [ADDRESS] |
| Contractor, agent, or subcontractor who hired Claimant | [NAME] |
| Property | [ADDRESS AND DESCRIPTION] |
| Project | [DESCRIPTION] |
Notice Under RSA 447:5 and 447:6
The Claimant has contracted with [CONTRACTING PARTY], rather than directly with the owner, to perform labor, provide professional design services, or furnish materials for the property identified above.
The Claimant gives written notice that the Claimant shall claim a lien under RSA chapter 447 for qualifying labor, professional design services, or materials.
☐ This notice is being given before the labor, services, or materials covered by the claim are furnished.
☐ This notice is being given after furnishing began. Under RSA 447:6, any lien is limited to the amount then due or that may thereafter become due to the owner's contractor, agent, or subcontractor.
Initial Account
The account below may accompany the notice under RSA 447:6.
| Account item | Information |
|---|---|
| Account period | [START DATE] through [END DATE] |
| Labor performed | [DESCRIPTION AND VALUE] |
| Professional design services provided | [DESCRIPTION AND VALUE] |
| Materials furnished | [DESCRIPTION AND VALUE] |
| Payments and credits | $[AMOUNT] |
| Net amount for this account period | $[AMOUNT] |
| Total unpaid amount through account date | $[AMOUNT] |
Continuing 30-Day Accounts
RSA 447:8 requires a person giving notice under RSA 447:5-7 to furnish the owner or person in charge a written account as often as once in 30 days for the labor performed, professional design services provided, or materials furnished during the 30-day period.
Use the schedule below for each later account.
| Account no. | Period covered | Labor / services / materials | Credits | Net amount | Date delivered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | [DATES] | [DESCRIPTION] | $[AMOUNT] | $[AMOUNT] | [__/__/____] |
| [2] | [DATES] | [DESCRIPTION] | $[AMOUNT] | $[AMOUNT] | [__/__/____] |
| [3] | [DATES] | [DESCRIPTION] | $[AMOUNT] | $[AMOUNT] | [__/__/____] |
Claimant Certification
I certify that the factual information and account stated above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Claimant: [CLAIMANT NAME]
By: ____________________________________
Name: [NAME]
Title: [TITLE]
Date: [__/__/____]
Delivery Record
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Recipient | [OWNER OR PERSON IN CHARGE] |
| Method | [METHOD] |
| Date delivered | [__/__/____] |
| Proof retained | [DESCRIPTION] |
Deadline Note
RSA 447:9 provides that the lien continues for 120 days after the services are performed or the materials or supplies are furnished. RSA 447:10 secures the lien by attachment of the property while the lien continues. This notice is not a recorded lien and does not itself create an attachment or extend the statutory period.
Sources and References
- RSA chapter 447: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/xli/447/447-mrg.htm
- RSA 447:5: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XLI/447/447-5.htm
- RSA 447:6: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XLI/447/447-6.htm
- RSA 447:8: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XLI/447/447-8.htm
- RSA 447:9: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XLI/447/447-9.htm
- RSA 447:10: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XLI/447/447-10.htm
About this template
- Last updated
- July 14, 2026
- Citations checked
- July 14, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- New Hampshire
- Category
- Real Estate
Legal authority
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 447:5 (subcontractor notice)
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 447:6 (effect of later notice)
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 447:8 (written account every 30 days)
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 447:9-10 (120-day duration and attachment)
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