Subcontractor Notice / Notice of Intent to Lien

ILLINOIS SUBCONTRACTOR NOTICE / NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN

(Mechanics Lien Act - 770 ILCS 60)

Pursuant to 770 ILCS 60/1 et seq.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A LIEN. Illinois requires different notices depending on the project type and party:

1. 60-Day Subcontractor Notice - Required for subcontractors on existing, owner-occupied, single-family residences (within 60 days of first work)

2. 90-Day Notice of Intent to Lien - Required for ALL subcontractors on ALL private projects (within 90 days of last work, before filing lien)

SELECT NOTICE TYPE

☐ 60-DAY SUBCONTRACTOR NOTICE (Owner-occupied single-family residence)
☐ 90-DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN (All private projects)

PROJECT TYPE

☐ Owner-occupied single-family residence (60-day notice + 90-day notice required)
☐ Other residential property (90-day notice required for subcontractors)
☐ Commercial property (90-day notice required for subcontractors)

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant First Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

Date Claimant Last Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

60-Day Deadline (if applicable): _________________________________

90-Day Deadline: _________________________________

SECTION 1: NOTICE RECIPIENTS

To Property Owner/Occupant:

Name: _________________________________

Property Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: IL ZIP: _________

To General Contractor:

Name: _________________________________

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

To Construction Lender (if known):

Name: _________________________________

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

SECTION 2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Legal Description of Property:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Permanent Index Number (PIN): _________________________________

SECTION 3: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Sub-subcontractor
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 4: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Contractor Who Hired Claimant:
_________________________________

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

SECTION 5: DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Type of Work Done or Materials Delivered:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Date Work Started: _________________________________

Date of Last Work/Delivery: _________________________________

SECTION 6: 60-DAY SUBCONTRACTOR NOTICE (Owner-Occupied Single-Family)

STATUTORY NOTICE LANGUAGE (770 ILCS 60/5)

WARNING TO OWNER

You are hereby notified that the undersigned has been employed by _________________________________ to furnish _________________________________ for the improvement of the premises located at _________________________________.

Under Illinois law, those who work on your property or provide materials and are not paid have the right to enforce their claim for payment against your property. This claim is known as a construction lien.

If your contractor fails to pay subcontractors or material suppliers, those people may look to your property for payment even if you have already paid your contractor in full.

TO PROTECT YOURSELF:

• Ask your contractor for lien waivers from all subcontractors and suppliers
• Make checks payable to both the contractor and subcontractor/supplier (joint check)
• Contact your title insurance company
• Consult an attorney

NOTICE DATE: _________________________________

CLAIMANT: _________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________

SECTION 7: 90-DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN (All Projects)

STATUTORY NOTICE LANGUAGE (770 ILCS 60/24)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE MECHANICS LIEN

To: _________________________________ (Owner)
_________________________________ (Address)

You are hereby notified that the undersigned has supplied labor and/or materials for the improvement of the property located at:

_________________________________

The undersigned was employed by: _________________________________

Amount of Claim: $__________________

The undersigned intends to file a mechanics lien against the above-described property unless payment in full is received within _____ days.

This notice is given pursuant to 770 ILCS 60/24.

SECTION 8: SIGNATURE AND VERIFICATION

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Illinois that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 9: PROOF OF SERVICE

60-Day Notice (Certified Mail Required)

Sent to Owner/Occupant:

☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested

Date Mailed: _________________________________

Tracking Number: _________________________________

Sent to General Contractor:

☐ Copy sent to general contractor

Date Mailed: _________________________________

90-Day Notice (Registered/Certified Mail Required)

Method of Service:
☐ Registered mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested
☐ Certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested

Sent to Owner/Agent/Architect/Superintendent:

Date Mailed: _________________________________

Tracking Number: _________________________________

Return Receipt Received: ☐ Yes ☐ No

ILLINOIS MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

KEY DEADLINES

REQUIRED CONTENTS OF 60-DAY NOTICE

• Name and address of subcontractor/materialman
• Date work started
• Type of work done or materials delivered
• Name of contractor requesting work
• Warning language substantially similar to 770 ILCS 60/5

REQUIRED CONTENTS OF 90-DAY NOTICE

• Substantially consistent with form in 770 ILCS 60/24(b)
• Name of claimant
• Description of work/materials
• Amount claimed
• Property description

SERVICE METHODS

60-Day Notice:

• Certified mail, return receipt requested to occupant
• Copy to general contractor

90-Day Notice:

• Registered OR certified mail
• Restricted delivery
• Return receipt requested
• To owner, agent, architect, or superintendent
• To lending agency if known

LATE NOTICE EFFECT

60-day notice sent after 60 days preserves lien rights only to extent owner has not been prejudiced by payments made before receipt of notice.

CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT REQUIREMENT

General contractors must deliver affidavit to owner with names/addresses of all parties furnishing labor/materials and amounts due or to become due.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Illinois mechanics lien law has specific notice requirements with strict deadlines. Consult with an Illinois-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

VERIFICATION: Ensure all information is accurate. Failure to properly serve notice may result in loss of lien rights.

Illinois Subcontractor Notice / Notice of Intent to Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on 770 ILCS 60/1 et seq. (Mechanics Lien Act)