HAWAII NOTICE OF LIEN

(Application for Lien - HRS § 507-43)

Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Sections 507-41 through 507-49

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Hawaii does not require a traditional preliminary notice. However, to perfect a mechanics lien in Hawaii, a claimant must file an "Application for A Lien" accompanied by a "Notice of Lien" with the circuit court. This is a unique process requiring court approval before the lien attaches to the property.

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant First Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

Date of Completion of Improvement: _________________________________

Filing Deadline:
☐ 45 days after date of completion (if Notice of Completion published and filed)
☐ 12 months after actual completion (if no Notice of Completion filed)

SECTION 1: COURT FILING INFORMATION

Circuit Court: _________________ Circuit Court, State of Hawaii

Civil No.: _________________________________

SECTION 2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Tax Map Key (TMK): _________________________________

Legal Description of Property:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 3: OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Property Owner: _________________________________

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

Other Persons with Interest in Property (if any):
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 4: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Hawaii Contractor License No. (if applicable): _________________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Contractor
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Laborer
☐ Architect
☐ Engineer
☐ Surveyor
☐ Equipment Lessor
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 5: HIRING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Party Who Hired Claimant: _________________________________

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

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

SECTION 6: GENERAL CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Name of General Contractor: _________________________________

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

Hawaii Contractor License No.: _________________________________

SECTION 7: DESCRIPTION OF LABOR AND/OR MATERIALS

Brief Description of Labor Furnished:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Brief Description of Materials Furnished:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 8: CLAIM AMOUNT

Total Contract Price: $__________________

Payments Received to Date: $__________________

Amount Claimed: $__________________

SECTION 9: NOTICE OF LIEN - STATUTORY LANGUAGE

NOTICE OF LIEN

The undersigned claimant hereby gives notice pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes § 507-43 that a lien is claimed against the real property described above.

The claimant alleges that:

1. The claimant performed labor and/or furnished materials for the improvement of the above-described property;

2. The labor was performed and/or materials were furnished pursuant to a contract with the party identified in Section 5 above;

3. The amount of $__________________ remains due and unpaid to the claimant;

4. The claimant is entitled to a lien on the property pursuant to HRS Chapter 507.

SECTION 10: VERIFICATION

I, _________________________________, declare under penalty of law that the foregoing Notice of Lien and the facts stated therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 11: SERVICE OF APPLICATION AND NOTICE

HRS § 507-43 requires service on owner and interested parties.

Service on Property Owner:

Method of Service:
☐ Personal service as prescribed by law for service of summons
☐ Posting on improvement (if personal service cannot be made)

Date Served: _________________________________

Person Who Made Service: _________________________________

Service on General Contractor (if claimant is not contractor):

Method of Service:
☐ Personal service
☐ Posting on improvement

Date Served: _________________________________

Service on Other Interested Parties:

Name: _________________________________
Method of Service: _________________________________
Date Served: _________________________________

HAWAII MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

UNIQUE HAWAII PROCEDURE

Hawaii requires a two-step court process:
1. File Application for Lien and Notice of Lien with circuit court
2. Court holds hearing (within 3-10 days) to determine probable cause
3. If court approves, lien attaches to property
4. Lien valid for 3 months after attachment (unless extended or enforced)

KEY DEADLINES

REQUIRED CONTENTS OF NOTICE OF LIEN (HRS § 507-43)

• Claimant's information
• Brief description of labor and/or materials furnished
• Property description (sufficient particularity to be identified)
• Claim amount
• Hiring party's name
• General contractor's name
• Owner's name (and any other person with interest)

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

The Application and Notice must be served:
- On the property owner (as prescribed by law for service of summons)
- On the general contractor (if claimant contracted with someone other than owner)
- On any other persons with an interest in the property
- If personal service impossible: posting on the improvement

WHO MAY CLAIM A LIEN (HRS § 507-42)

☐ Contractors
☐ Subcontractors
☐ Materialmen
☐ Surveyors
☐ Architects
☐ Engineers
☐ Real estate licensees
☐ Equipment lessors
☐ Laborers

COURT HEARING PROCESS

• Court examines application and notice
• Determines whether there is probable cause to permit lien
• If probable cause found, lien attaches to property
• Strict compliance with procedural requirements enforced

LIEN EXTENSION

To extend the 3-month lien period, claimant must file a notice of extension with the court.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Hawaii's mechanics lien procedure is unique and requires court involvement. The procedural requirements are strictly enforced. Consult with a Hawaii-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

VERIFICATION: Ensure all information is accurate. False statements made under penalty of law may result in criminal liability.

Hawaii Notice of Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Hawaii Revised Statutes §§ 507-41 through 507-49