NEVADA NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN
Preliminary Notice to Preserve Mechanics Lien Rights
Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes § 108.245
IMPORTANT NOTICE
THIS IS NOT A LIEN. This is a Notice of Right to Lien required by Nevada law to preserve the right to file a mechanics lien. Under Nevada law, parties who do not have a direct contract with the property owner must serve this notice within 31 days of first furnishing labor, materials, equipment, or services.
NOTICE DATE AND TIMING
Date of This Notice: _________________________________
Date Claimant First Furnished Labor/Materials/Services: _________________________________
31-Day Deadline: _________________________________
(Must be within 31 days of first furnishing)
Notice Status:
☐ This notice is being sent within 31 days of first furnishing (full protection)
☐ This notice is being sent late (lien rights limited to 31 days prior to notice and thereafter)
SECTION 1: NOTICE RECIPIENTS
To Property Owner:
Name: _________________________________
Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: NV ZIP: _________
To Prime Contractor (General Contractor):
Name: _________________________________
Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: NV ZIP: _________
SECTION 2: PROPERTY/PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name (if any): _________________________________
Property Street Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ County: _________________ ZIP: _________
Legal Description of Property:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): _________________________________
SECTION 3: CLAIMANT INFORMATION
Claimant Name: _________________________________
Business Name (if different): _________________________________
Claimant Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________
Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________
Nevada Contractor License No.: _________________________________
Claimant Classification:
☐ Subcontractor (contracted with Prime Contractor)
☐ Sub-subcontractor (contracted with Subcontractor)
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Equipment Rental Company
☐ Design Professional
☐ Other: _________________________________
SECTION 4: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION
Name of Person or Entity with Whom Claimant Contracted:
_________________________________
Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________
Phone: _________________________
SECTION 5: DESCRIPTION OF LABOR, SERVICES, OR MATERIALS
General Description of Materials or Equipment Furnished or Work or Services Performed:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Contract Price or Estimated Value: $__________________
SECTION 6: STATUTORY NOTICE FORM (NRS § 108.245)
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN
TO: _________________________________
(Name of Owner)
PROJECT ADDRESS: _________________________________
You are hereby notified that the undersigned has furnished or will furnish labor, materials, equipment, or services as described below for the improvement of the property described herein.
NOTICE: Nevada law requires that every person, other than the prime contractor, who furnishes labor, materials, equipment, or services for which a lien may be claimed under NRS 108.221 to 108.246, shall give notice to the owner of the property being improved. This notice must be given within 31 days after the person first furnishes labor, materials, equipment, or services.
CLAIMANT INFORMATION:
Name: _________________________________
Address: _________________________________
_________________________________
Phone: _________________________________
DESCRIPTION OF LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
ESTIMATED OR ACTUAL AMOUNT: $__________________
DATE FIRST FURNISHED: _________________________________
A lien claimant who gives this notice has a right to lien for materials or equipment furnished or for work or services performed in the 31 days before the date the notice of right to lien is given and for the materials or equipment furnished or for work or services performed anytime thereafter until the completion of the work of improvement.
SECTION 7: WHO MUST GIVE THIS NOTICE
Under NRS § 108.245, the following must give Notice of Right to Lien:
☐ Subcontractors (any tier)
☐ Material suppliers
☐ Equipment rental/lessors
☐ Service providers
☐ Any party without a direct contract with the owner
The following are EXEMPT from giving this notice (NRS § 108.245(5)):
☐ Prime Contractor - A person who contracts directly with an owner
☐ Direct Material Sellers - A person who sells materials directly to an owner
SECTION 8: CLAIMANT'S SIGNATURE
I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Nevada that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________
Printed Name: _________________________________
Title: _________________________________
SECTION 9: PROOF OF SERVICE
Service Requirements Under NRS § 108.245
Notice must be:
- Personally served on the owner, OR
- Sent by certified mail to the owner at the owner's address
A copy should also be provided to the prime contractor (failure to notify prime contractor does not eliminate lien rights but may result in disciplinary action from Nevada State Contractors Board).
Service Documentation
Service to Owner:
Method of Service:
☐ Personal service
☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested
Date Served/Mailed: _________________________________
Certified Mail No. (if applicable): _________________________________
Return Receipt Received: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Pending
Service to Prime Contractor:
Method of Service:
☐ Personal service
☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested
☐ First-class mail
Date Served/Mailed: _________________________________
Certified Mail No. (if applicable): _________________________________
Certificate of Service
I certify under penalty of perjury that on _________________ (date), I served this Notice of Right to Lien on the property owner by _________________________________ (method of service).
Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________
Printed Name: _________________________________
SECTION 10: REQUEST FOR NOTICE OF COMPLETION
IMPORTANT: You may wish to request notification if a Notice of Completion is recorded, as this affects your lien filing deadline.
☐ I hereby request to be informed by the Owner if and when a Notice of Completion is recorded for this project.
NEVADA NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
DEADLINE TO SEND NOTICE
- 31 days after claimant first furnishes labor, materials, equipment, or services
- Notice may be given at any time, but late notice limits lien protection
CONSEQUENCES OF LATE OR NO NOTICE
- If notice is given late: Claimant may only lien for materials, equipment, work, or services provided within 31 days prior to the notice and thereafter
- If no notice is given: No lien rights for parties without direct contract with owner
- Late notice still preserves rights going forward
WHO MUST RECEIVE NOTICE
- Property Owner - Required
- Prime Contractor - Recommended (failure may result in disciplinary action)
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
- Personal service, OR
- Certified mail to owner at owner's address
- Service is complete when properly mailed or personally delivered
LIEN FILING DEADLINES
| Situation | Deadline to Record Lien | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Completion recorded | 40 days from recording | NRS § 108.226 |
| No Notice of Completion | 90 days from last furnishing or completion | NRS § 108.226 |
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
For residential projects, a Notice of Intent to Lien must be delivered to the owner at least 15 days before filing a lien if a payment dispute has escalated. This notice extends the time period for filing a lien by an additional 15 days.
LIEN ENFORCEMENT DEADLINE
- Must file a lien foreclosure lawsuit within 6 months of recording the lien (NRS § 108.226(6))
- Failure to file suit within 6 months renders the lien void and unenforceable
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DEADLINES
| Action | Deadline | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Right to Lien | 31 days after first furnishing | NRS § 108.245 |
| Record Mechanics Lien (with NOC) | 40 days after Notice of Completion | NRS § 108.226 |
| Record Mechanics Lien (no NOC) | 90 days after last furnishing/completion | NRS § 108.226 |
| Notice of Intent to Lien (residential) | 15 days before filing lien | NRS § 108.2457 |
| Enforce Lien (lawsuit) | 6 months after recording | NRS § 108.226(6) |
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Nevada mechanics lien law requires strict compliance with statutory procedures. The consequences of failing to give proper and timely notice include loss of lien rights.
CONSULT AN ATTORNEY: Before relying on this form, consult with a Nevada-licensed attorney familiar with construction lien law to ensure compliance with all requirements.
MAINTAIN RECORDS: Keep copies of this notice, certified mail receipts, return receipts, and all related documentation. This proof of service will be required if you need to enforce your lien rights.
Nevada Notice of Right to Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Nevada Revised Statutes § 108.245
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