CONNECTICUT NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN

(Pre-Lien Notice - CGS § 49-33 et seq.)

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Sections 49-33 through 49-37

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A LIEN. Connecticut does not require a traditional preliminary notice to preserve lien rights. However, this Notice of Intent to Lien must be sent to the property owner before filing a mechanics lien. This notice informs the owner of the claimant's intent to file a lien and provides an opportunity to resolve the dispute.

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant First Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

Date Claimant Last Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

SECTION 1: NOTICE RECIPIENTS

To Property Owner:

Name: _________________________________

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

To General Contractor (if applicable):

Name: _________________________________

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

SECTION 2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Street Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: CT ZIP: _________

Legal Description of Property:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 3: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor Registration No. (if applicable): _________________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Contractor (direct contract with owner)
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Sub-subcontractor
☐ Design Professional (Architect/Engineer)
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 4: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Person or Entity Who Hired Claimant:
_________________________________

Relationship to Project:
☐ Property Owner
☐ General Contractor
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Other: _________________________________

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

SECTION 5: DESCRIPTION OF LABOR, SERVICES, OR MATERIALS

General Description of Work Furnished:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Total Contract Amount: $__________________

Amount Paid to Date: $__________________

Balance Due: $__________________

SECTION 6: NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER

You are hereby notified that the undersigned has furnished labor, services, and/or materials for improvements to your property described above. The undersigned has not been paid in full for said contributions.

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT: The undersigned demands payment of the sum of $__________________ within _____ days of the date of this notice.

NOTICE OF INTENT: If payment is not received within the time specified, the undersigned intends to file a mechanics lien against the above-described property pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 49-33 et seq.

Under Connecticut law, a mechanics lien takes precedence over any other encumbrance originating after the commencement of services or furnishing of materials. The lien may be foreclosed in the same manner as a mortgage.

SECTION 7: SIGNATURE AND VERIFICATION

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Connecticut 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 following parties:

Property Owner:

Method of Service:
☐ Certified mail with return receipt requested
☐ Personal delivery
☐ First-class mail

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

General Contractor (if applicable):

Method of Service:
☐ Certified mail with return receipt requested
☐ Personal delivery
☐ First-class mail

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

CONNECTICUT MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

PRELIMINARY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Connecticut does NOT require a traditional preliminary notice to preserve lien rights. However:
- A Notice of Intent to Lien should be sent before filing
- If a Notice of Commencement was filed, notice to the prime contractor may be required

KEY DEADLINES

WHO MAY CLAIM A LIEN (CGS § 49-33)

Any person with a claim of $10 or more for:
☐ Materials furnished
☐ Services rendered in construction
☐ Raising, removal, or repairs of any building
☐ Lot improvement, site development, or plot subdivision

LIEN PRIORITY (CGS § 49-33(b))

• Takes precedence over encumbrances originating after commencement of services/materials
• If multiple mechanics liens exist, priority rules in § 49-33 apply

SUBCONTRACTOR RIGHTS (CGS § 49-33(f))

• Subcontractor's lien cannot exceed amount owner agreed to pay through the chain of contracts
• Subcontractor is subrogated to rights of person through whom they claim
• Total liens cannot exceed contract price minus completion costs and damages

CERTIFICATE OF LIEN REQUIREMENTS

The certificate must be filed in the town clerk's office and must state:
- Amount claimed as due
- Description of property
- That the claim is made pursuant to CGS § 49-33

FORECLOSURE

• Mechanics lien may be foreclosed in same manner as a mortgage (CGS § 49-33(h))
• Must commence within 1 year from date of filing lien

LIEN DISCHARGE/BOND SUBSTITUTION

Owner or interested party may apply to Superior Court judge for lien to be dissolved upon substitution of an adequate bond.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

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

VERIFICATION: Ensure all information is accurate. False statements may result in liability.

Connecticut Notice of Intent to Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Connecticut General Statutes §§ 49-33 through 49-37