COLORADO CONSTRUCTION LIEN NOTICES

Notice to Owner / Notice of Intent to File Lien

Pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes §§ 38-22-101 to 38-22-133

IMPORTANT NOTICE

COLORADO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS:

Colorado does NOT require a traditional preliminary notice at the start of a project. However, Colorado DOES require:

1. Notice to Owner (Optional but Recommended) - May be given at any time to require owner to withhold funds (C.R.S. § 38-22-113)

2. Notice of Intent to File Lien (REQUIRED) - Must be served at least 10 days before filing a lien statement (C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3))

This template covers both notice types.

SELECT NOTICE TYPE

☐ Notice to Owner - Optional notice to require owner to withhold funds
☐ Notice of Intent to File Lien - REQUIRED at least 10 days before filing lien

PART A: NOTICE TO OWNER

(Optional - C.R.S. § 38-22-113)

NOTICE DATE

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

SECTION A1: RECIPIENTS

To Property Owner:

Name: _________________________________

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

To Principal (General) Contractor:

Name: _________________________________

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

SECTION A2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Legal Description:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION A3: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Company Name: _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Equipment Rental Company
☐ Laborer
☐ Design Professional
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION A4: NOTICE TO OWNER CONTENT

NOTICE TO OWNER

(Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-22-113)

TO: _________________________________ (Owner/Disbursing Party)

You are hereby notified that the undersigned has provided or will provide labor or materials for the improvement of the property described below:

PROPERTY ADDRESS:
_________________________________
_________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF LABOR OR MATERIALS:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

ESTIMATED OR AGREED VALUE: $__________________

CONTRACT WITH: _________________________________

NOTICE: Under C.R.S. § 38-22-113, any party entitled to a lien, except the principal contractor, may give written notice to the owner advising that the party has provided or will provide labor or materials to the project. Upon proper service of this notice, you are required to withhold from the principal contractor the amount of value stated above to satisfy this potential claim or lien.

PART B: NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN

(REQUIRED - C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3))

CRITICAL DEADLINE

This notice MUST be served at least 10 days BEFORE filing a lien statement with the County Clerk and Recorder.

NOTICE DATE

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Intended Lien Filing Date (at least 10 days after service): _________________________________

SECTION B1: RECIPIENTS

To Property Owner:

Name: _________________________________

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

To Principal Contractor:

Name: _________________________________

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

SECTION B2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Legal Description (sufficient to identify property):
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION B3: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Company Name: _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

SECTION B4: NOTICE OF INTENT CONTENT

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN

(Pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3))

TO: _________________________________ (Property Owner)
AND TO: _________________________________ (Principal Contractor)

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the undersigned intends to file a mechanics lien against the property described below if payment for the labor and/or materials described below is not received.

PROPERTY:
_________________________________
_________________________________

CLAIMANT:
Name: _________________________________
Address: _________________________________
_________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF LABOR OR MATERIALS FURNISHED:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED: $__________________

PARTY WITH WHOM CLAIMANT CONTRACTED:
_________________________________

WARNING: Unless the amount claimed above is paid within ten (10) days of service of this notice, the claimant intends to file a lien statement against the above-described property pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-22-109.

SIGNATURE AND SERVICE (Applies to Both Notices)

SECTION C1: CLAIMANT'S SIGNATURE

I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Colorado that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION C2: PROOF OF SERVICE

Service Methods

Colorado law does not specify a particular method of service. However, best practices include:

☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested
☐ Registered mail
☐ Personal delivery with acknowledgment
☐ Commercial overnight delivery with tracking

Service Documentation

Service to Property Owner:

Method: _________________________________
Date Served: _________________________________
Tracking/Receipt Number: _________________________________
Delivery Confirmation: ☐ Yes ☐ Pending

Service to Principal Contractor:

Method: _________________________________
Date Served: _________________________________
Tracking/Receipt Number: _________________________________
Delivery Confirmation: ☐ Yes ☐ Pending

Certificate of Service

I certify that I served the above notice on the parties indicated by the methods specified on the dates shown.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

COLORADO CONSTRUCTION LIEN NOTICES - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

NOTICE TO OWNER (C.R.S. § 38-22-113)

Purpose: To require the owner/disburser to withhold funds sufficient to pay the claimant

When Required: Optional - may be given at any time during the project

Effect: Once properly served, the owner/disburser must withhold the stated amount from payments to the principal contractor

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN (C.R.S. § 38-22-109(3))

Purpose: Required prerequisite to filing a lien statement

When Required: MANDATORY - at least 10 days before filing a lien statement

Recipients: Property owner AND principal contractor

Consequences of Failure: Lien statement cannot be filed without first serving this notice

LIEN STATEMENT FILING DEADLINES

LIEN DURATION AND ENFORCEMENT

• Lien statement is effective for 6 months from filing
• Can be extended by filing an affidavit stating work is not complete (within 30 days of 1-year anniversary)
• Enforcement lawsuit must be filed within the lien's effective period

OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DEFENSE

Under C.R.S. § 38-22-113(2), it is an affirmative defense if the owner has paid sufficient amounts to satisfy obligations when the property is:
- An existing single-family dwelling unit
- A residence constructed by the owner as primary residence
- A single-family, owner-occupied dwelling unit

DISBURSER NOTICE OPTION (C.R.S. § 38-22-126)

Any project participant may give a Disburser Notice to skip up the payment chain:
- If properly given, the disburser must pay the claimant directly
- If disburser fails to pay, they are directly liable for damages

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DEADLINES

WHO CAN CLAIM A LIEN (C.R.S. § 38-22-101)

• Contractors and subcontractors
• Mechanics, materialmen, and builders
• Suppliers of laborers, machinery, tools, or equipment
• Architects, engineers, and draftsmen
• Any person performing labor or furnishing materials

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Colorado mechanics lien law requires compliance with specific notice requirements, particularly the mandatory Notice of Intent to File Lien.

CONSULT AN ATTORNEY: Before relying on this form, consult with a Colorado-licensed attorney familiar with construction lien law to ensure compliance with all requirements.

10-DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT: Remember that you CANNOT file a lien statement without first serving a Notice of Intent at least 10 days prior.

MAINTAIN RECORDS: Keep copies of all notices, proof of service, and related documentation.

Colorado Construction Lien Notices Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Colorado Revised Statutes §§ 38-22-101 to 38-22-133