Notice of Intent to File Lien

MISSOURI NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN

Preliminary Notice to Preserve Mechanics Lien Rights

Pursuant to RSMo § 429.100

IMPORTANT NOTICE

MISSOURI LIEN LAW REQUIREMENTS:

1. 10-Day Notice (RSMo § 429.100) - Required for ALL claimants (except original contractor) before filing a lien. Must give 10 days' notice to owner before filing.

2. Owner-Occupied Residential Property (RSMo § 429.013) - Special rules requiring owner consent for subcontractor/supplier liens.

3. Equipment Lessors (RSMo § 429.015) - Must provide 15 business day notice after start of use.

SELECT PROJECT TYPE

☐ Commercial / Non-Owner-Occupied - Standard 10-day notice required
☐ Owner-Occupied Residential (4 units or less) - Special consent required

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Intended Lien Filing Date (must be at least 10 days after service): _________________________________

SECTION 1: RECIPIENTS

To Property Owner:

Name: _________________________________

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

To Owner's Agent (if applicable):

Name: _________________________________

Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Legal Description:
_________________________________
_________________________________

Type of Property:
☐ Commercial
☐ Residential (more than 4 units)
☐ Owner-occupied residential (4 units or less) - Special rules apply

SECTION 3: GENERAL CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

General Contractor Name:
_________________________________

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

SECTION 4: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Company Name: _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Claimant Type:
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Equipment Lessor
☐ Laborer
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 5: CLAIM INFORMATION

Party to Whom Claimant Furnished Labor/Materials:
_________________________________

Description of Work, Labor, or Materials Furnished:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Amount Due and Claimed: $__________________

SECTION 6: STATUTORY NOTICE CONTENT (RSMo § 429.100)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN

(10-Day Notice Pursuant to RSMo § 429.100)

TO: _________________________________ (Owner/Agent)

PROPERTY ADDRESS:
_________________________________
_________________________________

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned holds a claim against the above-described building or improvement for labor, materials, or services furnished.

CLAIMANT:
Name: _________________________________
Address: _________________________________
_________________________________
Phone: _________________________________

AMOUNT CLAIMED: $__________________

CLAIM DUE FROM:
_________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF CLAIM:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

NOTICE: Pursuant to RSMo § 429.100, this notice is given at least ten (10) days before the undersigned intends to file a mechanic's lien against the above-described property.

If this claim is not resolved within the required notice period, a lien will be filed in the Circuit Court of _________________ County, Missouri.

SECTION 7: OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL CONSENT

(RSMo § 429.013 - Only if applicable)

FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (4 UNITS OR LESS) ONLY:

Under RSMo § 429.013, no person other than an original contractor may file a lien on owner-occupied residential property unless the owner has agreed in writing to be liable for costs if the contractor does not pay.

HAS THE OWNER PROVIDED WRITTEN CONSENT?
☐ Yes - Consent attached
☐ No - Lien may not be available
☐ N/A - Property is not owner-occupied residential

OWNER'S CONSENT (Required for Owner-Occupied Residential)

CONSENT IS HEREBY GIVEN FOR FILING OF MECHANIC'S LIENS BY ANY PERSON WHO SUPPLIES MATERIALS OR SERVICES FOR THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS CONTRACT ON THE PROPERTY ON WHICH IT IS LOCATED IF HE IS NOT PAID.

Owner Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

SECTION 8: CLAIMANT'S SIGNATURE

I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 9: PROOF OF SERVICE

Service Requirements (RSMo § 429.100)

Notice may be served by:
☐ Officer authorized to serve civil process - Official return is proof
☐ Any competent witness - Service verified by affidavit

Service Documentation

Method of Service: _________________________________

Person Serving Notice:
Name: _________________________________
☐ Officer authorized by law (official return attached)
☐ Competent witness (affidavit of service attached)

Date of Service: _________________________________

Person Served: _________________________________

Affidavit of Service (If served by non-officer)

STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF _______________

I, _________________________________, being duly sworn, state that I personally served the foregoing Notice of Intent to File Lien on _________________________________ at _________________________________ on _________________ (date).

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

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

Notary Signature: _________________________________

MISSOURI MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

10-DAY NOTICE REQUIREMENT (RSMo § 429.100)

Who Must Give Notice:

• ALL claimants except the original contractor
• Subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, equipment lessors

Deadline:

• At least 10 days before filing the lien

To Whom:

• Owner, owners, or agent (or any of them)

Content:

• State that claimant holds a claim against the building or improvement
• Set forth the amount due
• Identify from whom the amount is due

SERVICE METHODS

1. By authorized officer - Official return is proof of service
2. By competent witness - Must be verified by affidavit

OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL (RSMo § 429.013)

Applies to: Repair, remodeling, or addition to owner-occupied residential property of 4 units or less

Special Requirement: Owner must consent in writing (10-point bold type, signed separately) for subcontractors/suppliers to have lien rights

Required Language:
"CONSENT IS HEREBY GIVEN FOR FILING OF MECHANIC'S LIENS BY ANY PERSON WHO SUPPLIES MATERIALS OR SERVICES FOR THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THIS CONTRACT ON THE PROPERTY ON WHICH IT IS LOCATED IF HE IS NOT PAID."

EQUIPMENT LESSORS (RSMo § 429.015)

Special Notice: Must provide owner with 15 business day notice after start of use of equipment on property

LIEN FILING DEADLINE

• Lien statement must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court within 6 months after the debt accrues (usually last furnishing)

LIEN ENFORCEMENT DEADLINE

• Must initiate foreclosure lawsuit within 6 months of filing lien statement

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DEADLINES

STRICT COMPLIANCE

Missouri courts consider mechanic's liens "creatures of statute" and require strict compliance with statutory requirements. Failure to provide proper notice is fatal to the lien.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Missouri mechanics lien law requires strict compliance with the 10-day notice requirement.

CONSULT AN ATTORNEY: Before relying on this form, consult with a Missouri-licensed attorney familiar with construction lien law.

OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL: Special consent rules apply - verify compliance before relying on lien rights.

KEEP PROOF OF SERVICE: Service must be provable - keep official returns or verified affidavits.

Missouri Notice of Intent to File Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on RSMo §§ 429.010 to 429.340