ALASKA NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN

(Preliminary Notice - AS 34.35.064)

Pursuant to Alaska Statutes Sections 34.35.050-34.35.120

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A LIEN. This is a notice of the right to assert a lien against real property for labor, materials, services, or equipment furnished in connection with a construction project. Filing this notice shifts the burden of proof to the owner to demonstrate that the claimant is not a qualified lien claimant.

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant First Furnished/Will Furnish Labor or Materials: _________________________________

☐ This notice is being served BEFORE furnishing labor or materials (recommended)
☐ This notice is being served AFTER beginning work
☐ This notice is being filed within 15 days after a Notice of Completion was recorded

SECTION 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Street Address:
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City: _________________ State: AK ZIP: _________

Legal Description of Property:
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_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 2: OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Property Owner: _________________________________

Owner's Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________

SECTION 3: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

Claimant Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Alaska Contractor License No. (if applicable): _________________________________

SECTION 4: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Person or Entity Who Hired Claimant:
_________________________________

Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________

SECTION 5: DESCRIPTION OF LABOR, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, OR MATERIALS

General Description of Work to be Provided or Being Provided:
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_________________________________
_________________________________
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SECTION 6: STATUTORY NOTICE LANGUAGE

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN

The undersigned hereby gives notice pursuant to Alaska Statute 34.35.064 of the right to assert a lien against the real property described above for labor, materials, services, or equipment furnished or to be furnished in connection with improvements to the property.

This notice is given to preserve the claimant's lien rights under Alaska Statutes 34.35.050 through 34.35.120.

SECTION 7: SIGNATURE AND VERIFICATION

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Alaska that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 8: PROOF OF SERVICE

Service Information

This notice was served on the property owner by the following method:

Method of Service:
☐ Certified mail with return receipt requested
☐ Registered mail
☐ Personal delivery

Date Mailed/Delivered: _________________________________
Tracking/Certificate Number: _________________________________

Recording Information (if recorded)

County/Recording District: _________________________________

Date Recorded: _________________________________

Recording/Document Number: _________________________________

Book: _________ Page: _________

ALASKA NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

TIMING REQUIREMENTS

WHO MAY CLAIM A LIEN (AS 34.35.050)

☐ Contractors
☐ Subcontractors
☐ Material suppliers
☐ Equipment lessors
☐ Laborers
☐ Architects and engineers
☐ Surveyors

BENEFITS OF RECORDING THIS NOTICE

1. Shifts burden of proof to owner to prove claimant is not a qualified lien claimant
2. Preserves the 120-day lien period if recorded before or within 15 days after Notice of Completion
3. Provides constructive notice to subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers

REQUIRED CONTENTS OF NOTICE (AS 34.35.064)

The notice must:
- Be in writing
- State that it is a notice of right to assert a lien
- Contain legal description sufficient to identify the property
- Include name of the owner
- Include name and address of the claimant
- Include name and address of person with whom claimant contracted
- Include general description of labor, materials, services, or equipment
- Include statement that claimant may be entitled to record a claim of lien

SERVICE METHODS

• Personal delivery
• Certified mail
• Registered mail

RECORDING

• File with the recorder's office in the recording district where the property is located
• Recording creates constructive notice

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Alaska mechanics lien law has specific requirements that must be strictly followed. Consult with an Alaska-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

VERIFICATION: Ensure all information is accurate. False statements may result in liability and loss of lien rights.

Alaska Notice of Right to Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Alaska Statutes §§ 34.35.050-34.35.120