ARKANSAS PRELIMINARY NOTICE

(Pre-Construction Notice to Owner / Notice to Owner and Contractor)

Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated Sections 18-44-101 through 18-44-508

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A LIEN. This notice is required by Arkansas law to preserve mechanics lien rights. Failure to provide proper notice within the required timeframe will result in the loss of lien rights.

SELECT NOTICE TYPE

☐ PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTICE TO OWNER (For General Contractors on Residential Projects - 4 units or fewer)
☐ NOTICE TO OWNER AND CONTRACTOR (For Subcontractors/Suppliers on Commercial Projects)

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant First Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

For Pre-Construction Notice:
☐ This notice is being delivered BEFORE commencement of work (required)

For Notice to Owner and Contractor:
☐ This notice is being sent within 75 days of furnishing labor or materials

SECTION 1: PROJECT TYPE

Type of Project:
☐ Residential (4 units or fewer) - Pre-Construction Notice Required for GC
☐ Residential (5+ units) - Notice to Owner and Contractor applies
☐ Commercial - Notice to Owner and Contractor applies

SECTION 2: NOTICE RECIPIENTS

To Property Owner:

Name: _________________________________

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

To General Contractor (if applicable):

Name: _________________________________

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

SECTION 3: PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Street Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ County: _________________ ZIP: _________

Legal Description of Property:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 4: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Arkansas Contractor License No. (if applicable): _________________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ General Contractor
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Service Provider
☐ Laborer
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 5: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Person or Entity Who Hired Claimant:
_________________________________

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

SECTION 6: DESCRIPTION OF LABOR, SERVICES, OR MATERIALS

General Description of Work Furnished or to be Furnished:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Amount Due and Unpaid: $__________________

SECTION 7: STATUTORY NOTICE LANGUAGE

FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTICE (Residential - A.C.A. § 18-44-115(a)):

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER

Under Arkansas law, persons or companies furnishing labor, services, or materials for improvements to your property may file a lien against your property if they are not paid for their contributions, even if you have paid the general contractor in full. To protect yourself, you may:

(1) Require your contractor to provide lien waivers from all subcontractors and suppliers before making payment;
(2) Use joint checks payable to both the contractor and subcontractors/suppliers;
(3) Require a payment bond from your contractor.

FOR NOTICE TO OWNER AND CONTRACTOR (A.C.A. § 18-44-115(b)):

NOTICE OF FURNISHING LABOR/MATERIALS

The undersigned has furnished or is furnishing labor, services, or materials for improvements to the property described in this notice. If the undersigned is not paid for such contributions, the undersigned may be entitled to file a mechanics lien against the property pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 18-44-101 et seq.

SECTION 8: SIGNATURE AND VERIFICATION

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

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 9: PROOF OF SERVICE

Service Information

Arkansas Code § 18-44-115 provides approved methods of service.

This notice was served by the following method:

☐ Personal service by an officer authorized to serve process
☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested, delivery restricted to addressee
☐ Other means providing written, third-party verification of delivery

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

Acknowledgment of Receipt (for Pre-Construction Notice)

Owner's Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

ARKANSAS PRELIMINARY NOTICE - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS BY PROJECT TYPE

KEY DEADLINES

REQUIRED CONTENTS (A.C.A. § 18-44-115)

The notice must contain:
- General description of labor, services, or materials furnished
- Amount due and unpaid
- Name and address of person furnishing labor/services/materials
- Name of person who contracted for the labor/services/materials
- Description of job site sufficient for identification

SERVICE METHODS

• Personal service by authorized officer
• Certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery
• Any means with written third-party verification
• If mail refused/unclaimed: send copy by first class mail

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE

• General contractors on residential projects: Loss of ALL lien rights
• Subcontractors/suppliers: Loss of lien rights unless another sub has sent proper notice
• Late notices are NOT accepted in Arkansas

EXCEPTIONS

• Performance and payment bond provided by contractor
• Direct sale to property owner

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Arkansas mechanics lien law has strict notice requirements with specific deadlines. Consult with an Arkansas-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

VERIFICATION: Ensure all information is accurate. Failure to properly serve notice will result in loss of lien rights.

Arkansas Preliminary Notice Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Arkansas Code Annotated §§ 18-44-101 through 18-44-508