DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NOTICE OF INTENT

(Mechanics Lien Notice - D.C. Code § 40-301.02)

Pursuant to D.C. Code Sections 40-301.01 through 40-303.20

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CLAIM A MECHANIC'S LIEN. Under D.C. Code § 40-301.02, a contractor desiring to enforce a mechanic's lien must record a Notice of Intent in the land records during construction or within 90 days after the earlier of completion or termination of the project.

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Work Commenced: _________________________________

Date Work Completed/Terminated: _________________________________

90-Day Deadline to Record: _________________________________

☐ This notice is being recorded during construction
☐ This notice is being recorded within 90 days of completion/termination

SECTION 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Street Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: Washington State: DC ZIP: _________

Legal Description of Property:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 2: OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Property Owner (Party Against Whose Interest Lien is Claimed):
_________________________________

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

SECTION 3: CLAIMANT/CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

D.C. Basic Business License No.: _________________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Contractor (direct contract with owner)
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 4: DESCRIPTION OF WORK AND MATERIALS

Description of Work Done (including dates commenced and completed):
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Date Work Commenced: _________________________________

Date Work Completed: _________________________________

Description of Materials Furnished (including dates first and last delivered):
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Date Materials First Delivered: _________________________________

Date Materials Last Delivered: _________________________________

SECTION 5: CLAIM AMOUNT

Amount Claimed (less credits for payments received): $__________________

Credits for Payments Received to Date: $__________________

Net Amount Due: $__________________

SECTION 6: CONTRACTOR LICENSING INFORMATION

For D.C.-Based Contractors (D.C. Code § 40-301.02(b)(7)(A)):

☐ Attached: Copy of current license to do business in the District issued by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection

For Out-of-State Contractors (D.C. Code § 40-301.02(b)(7)(B)):

☐ Attached: Copy of current license to do business issued by other jurisdiction
☐ Attached: Certificate of good standing from place of business or state of incorporation

SECTION 7: HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT (If Applicable)

☐ This project is under a home improvement contract
☐ Attached: Copy of the home improvement contract

☐ This project is NOT a home improvement contract

SECTION 8: SWORN NOTARIZED STATEMENT

VERIFICATION UNDER OATH (D.C. Code § 40-301.02(b)(9))

I, _________________________________, being duly sworn, state under penalty of perjury and upon personal knowledge that:

(i) The contents of this Notice of Intent are true and correct to the best of my information and belief;

(ii) The labor, materials, or services identified in this Notice of Intent were provided for the improvement of the real property identified herein;

(iii) The claimant has not been paid for the labor, materials, or services identified in this Notice of Intent.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State/District of _________________________________

County of _________________________________

On this _____ day of _________________, 20_____, before me personally appeared _________________________________, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged that they executed it.

Notary Public Signature: _________________________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

My Commission Expires: _________________________________

[NOTARY SEAL]

SECTION 9: SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Certified Mail to Owner (Required within 5 business days of recording)

Date Notice Recorded with Recorder of Deeds: _________________________________

Recording Number: _________________________________

Date Certified Mail Sent to Owner: _________________________________

Certified Mail Tracking Number: _________________________________

☐ Certified mail was accepted by owner
☐ Certified mail was returned unclaimed/undelivered (proceed to posting requirement below)

Posting Requirement (If certified mail returned):

☐ Copy of recorded notice posted on property in location visible from entry point

Date Posted: _________________________________

Additional Service for Subcontractors:

☐ Copy of Notice of Intent served on owner by leaving with owner or agent (if D.C. resident)
☐ Copy of Notice of Intent posted on premises (if owner/agent cannot be found)

Date Served/Posted: _________________________________

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

KEY DEADLINES

REQUIRED CONTENTS OF NOTICE (D.C. Code § 40-301.02(b))

1. Property identification
2. Owner's name
3. Party against whose interest lien is claimed and amount
4. Description of work done with dates
5. Description of materials furnished with dates
6. Legal description and street address
7. Contractor licensing documentation
8. Home improvement contract (if applicable)
9. Sworn notarized statement

SERVICE METHODS

Within 5 Business Days of Recording:
- Certified mail to owner

If Certified Mail Returned Unclaimed/Undelivered:
- Post copy on property in location visible from entry point

Additional for Subcontractors:
- Personal delivery to owner/agent, OR
- Posting on premises if owner cannot be found

WHO MAY FILE A LIEN

☐ Contractors with direct contract with owner
☐ Subcontractors (with additional notice requirements)

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO FILE/SERVE

• If Notice of Intent not recorded within 90 days: Lien rights TERMINATED
• If Notice does not comply with requirements: Notice is VOID

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

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

VERIFICATION: The sworn statement must be notarized. False statements made under oath may result in criminal liability.

District of Columbia Notice of Intent Template - Version 2026.01
Based on D.C. Code §§ 40-301.01 through 40-303.20