MAINE NOTICE OF LIEN / NOTICE TO OWNER

(Mechanics Lien Notice - 10 M.R.S.A. § 3253)

Pursuant to Maine Revised Statutes Title 10, Sections 3251 through 3269

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Maine does not require a traditional pre-lien "preliminary notice." However, claimants who do NOT have a direct contract with the property owner must file a sworn statement with the registry of deeds within 90 days after ceasing to provide labor, furnish materials, or perform services.

For residential projects or owner-occupied business/commercial/industrial projects, those without a direct contract must also give preliminary notice to the owner.

NOTICE APPLICABILITY

Claimant's Relationship:
☐ Direct contract with owner (No preliminary notice required)
☐ Contract with someone other than owner (Sworn statement must be filed within 90 days)

Project Type:
☐ Residential project - Preliminary notice to owner required for non-owner contractors
☐ Owner-occupied business/commercial/industrial - Preliminary notice to owner required for non-owner contractors
☐ Other project type

NOTICE TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant Last Furnished Labor/Materials/Services: _________________________________

90-Day Deadline to File Sworn Statement: _________________________________

SECTION 1: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Property Owner: _________________________________

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

SECTION 2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Legal Description of Property (sufficient to identify):
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 3: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Contractor (direct contract with owner)
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Laborer
☐ Surveyor
☐ Architect
☐ Forester
☐ Engineer
☐ Real Estate Licensee
☐ Equipment Lessor
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 4: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Person/Entity Who Hired Claimant:
_________________________________

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

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

SECTION 5: DESCRIPTION OF LABOR, MATERIALS, OR SERVICES

General Description of Work Performed:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 6: AMOUNT CLAIMED

Net Amount Due to Claimant: $__________________

SECTION 7: SWORN STATEMENT FOR FILING (10 M.R.S.A. § 3253)

For Claimants NOT Under Contract with Owner

STATE OF MAINE
COUNTY OF _________________________________

SWORN STATEMENT OF LIEN CLAIM

I, _________________________________, being duly sworn, state:

1. The claimant identified above has performed labor, furnished materials, or performed services for the improvement of the property described above.

2. The claimant performed such work pursuant to a contract with _________________________________, who is not the property owner.

3. The net amount due to the claimant is $__________________, after deducting all just credits and offsets.

4. The property subject to this lien is described above with sufficient detail to identify it.

5. The owner of the property is _________________________________.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

**Subscribed and sworn to before me this _____ day of _________________, 20_____.

Notary Public: _________________________________

My Commission Expires: _________________________________

[NOTARY SEAL]

SECTION 8: NOTICE TO OWNER (For Residential/Owner-Occupied Projects)

Preliminary Notice for Non-Owner Contractors

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER

You are hereby notified that the undersigned has been engaged to perform work or furnish materials for the improvement of your property located at:

_________________________________

Under Maine law (10 M.R.S.A. §§ 3251-3269), persons who perform labor, furnish materials, or perform services for improvements to your property have a lien on the property to secure payment for their contributions.

If the person who hired the undersigned fails to pay, the undersigned may file a lien against your property even if you have paid your contractor in full.

To protect yourself:
- Request lien waivers from all subcontractors and suppliers
- Issue joint checks when appropriate
- Consult with a Maine-licensed attorney

SECTION 9: PROOF OF SERVICE/FILING

Filing Sworn Statement with Registry of Deeds

County Registry of Deeds: _________________________________

Date Filed: _________________________________

Book: _________ Page: _________

Document Number: _________________________________

Mailing Copy to Owner (Required)

Date Mailed by Ordinary Mail: _________________________________

Address Mailed To: _________________________________

MAINE MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

NOTICE/FILING REQUIREMENTS

KEY DEADLINES

WHO MAY CLAIM A LIEN (10 M.R.S.A. § 3251)

☐ Persons who perform labor
☐ Persons who furnish labor or materials
☐ Persons who perform services as surveyor, architect, forester, engineer
☐ Real estate licensees
☐ Owner-renters, owner-lessors, or owner-suppliers of equipment
☐ Repair parts of machines used

Work must be done "by virtue of a contract with or by consent of the owner."

SWORN STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS (10 M.R.S.A. § 3253(1)(A))

The sworn statement must include:
- Net amount due to claimant
- Description of property sufficient to identify it
- Name of the owner

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

• File sworn statement in registry of deeds in county where property is situated
• Mail copy to owner by ordinary mail

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Maine does NOT require a written contract to file a mechanics lien. Work done "by virtue of a contract with or by consent of the owner" is sufficient. Verbal contracts qualify.

DISSOLUTION OF LIEN

If claimant without contract with owner fails to file sworn statement within 90 days, the lien granted by § 3251 is dissolved.

ENFORCEMENT

Action to enforce lien must be filed in Superior Court or District Court in the county where property is located within 120 days after last furnishing labor, materials, or services.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

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

VERIFICATION: The sworn statement must be properly notarized. False statements may result in liability.

Maine Notice of Lien / Notice to Owner Template - Version 2026.01
Based on 10 M.R.S.A. §§ 3251 through 3269