Notice of Intent to File Mechanics Lien - Delaware

DELAWARE NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE MECHANICS LIEN

(Voluntary Pre-Lien Notice)

Pursuant to Delaware Code Title 25, Chapter 27, Sections 2701-2737

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A LIEN. Delaware does not require a preliminary notice to preserve mechanics lien rights. However, this voluntary Notice of Intent to Lien is recommended to inform the property owner of the claimant's potential lien rights and to facilitate payment resolution.

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant First Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

Date Claimant Last Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

Lien Filing Deadline:
☐ Contractor with a direct owner contract who furnished both labor and materials, or provided the covered construction management services: identify completion or another applicable event under § 2711(a); calculate 180 days from that event.
☐ Other claimant: identify completion of labor, last delivery of materials, or an applicable final-payment event under § 2711(b); calculate 120 days from that event.

SECTION 1: NOTICE RECIPIENTS

To Property Owner:

Name: _________________________________

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

To General Contractor (if applicable):

Name: _________________________________

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

SECTION 2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Legal Description of Property:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 3: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Delaware Contractor License No. (if applicable): _________________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Contractor (direct contract with owner)
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Sub-subcontractor
☐ Laborer
☐ 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:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Invoice or Contract References: _________________________________

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 requests payment of $__________________ by [DATE] at [PAYMENT ADDRESS OR METHOD]. Please respond to [CONTACT] with payment or a written description of any amount disputed.

NOTICE OF INTENT: If payment is not received within the time specified, the undersigned intends to file a Statement of Claim (Mechanics Lien) against the above-described property pursuant to 25 Del. C. Chapter 27.

Under 25 Del. C. § 2702, a person may seek a lien for qualifying labor or materials exceeding $25 furnished under a qualifying contract for the erection, alteration, or repair of a structure, subject to the chapter's filing requirements and defenses.

SECTION 7: SIGNATURE AND VERIFICATION

I certify that the information in this voluntary notice is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

Enclosures: ☐ Invoices ☐ Account statement ☐ Contract excerpts ☐ Other: _________________________________

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: _________________________________

DELAWARE MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

PRELIMINARY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Delaware does NOT require any preliminary notice before filing a mechanics lien. Construction participants are not obligated to serve a preliminary notice to preserve their lien rights.

WHO MAY FILE A LIEN (25 Del. C. § 2702)

For qualifying work and a qualifying contract under § 2702, potential claimants include:
☐ Contractors
☐ Subcontractors
☐ Materialmen
☐ Laborers
☐ Architects
☐ Other person furnishing qualifying labor or materials: _________________________________

KEY DEADLINES

FILING REQUIREMENTS (25 Del. C. § 2712)

The Statement of Claim must be filed with the Prothonotary of the Superior Court and must contain the details in § 2712(b), including:

• Name of the claimant
• Name of the owner
• Description of the property
• Amount claimed
• Dates of commencement and completion or another statutory timing event
• Statement that labor, materials, or construction management were furnished on the structure's credit
• The contract or bill of particulars, as applicable
• Claimant affidavit that the stated facts are true and correct

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

The statement of claim is filed with the Superior Court Prothonotary under § 2712(a). Determine service of process and any notice to interested parties under the governing procedure for the actual claim.

LIEN WAIVER (25 Del. C. § 2706)

A contractual advance waiver of the right to file or enforce a lien is void under § 2706(b). A written waiver executed and delivered simultaneously with or after payment for the labor or materials is permitted; a written agreement to subordinate, release, or satisfy a lien after filing the statement of claim is also permitted.

BEST PRACTICES (EVEN WITHOUT REQUIREMENTS)

Even though not required, sending a Notice of Intent to Lien:

• Puts the owner on notice of your involvement in the project
• May prompt quicker payment
• Establishes a paper trail for future lien enforcement
• Particularly helpful for subcontractors and suppliers on large projects

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Delaware mechanics lien law has specific requirements for filing and enforcing liens. Consult with a Delaware-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

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

Delaware Notice of Intent to File Mechanics Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on 25 Del. C. §§ 2701-2737