Notice of Lien (Post-Filing Notice)

NEW YORK NOTICE OF LIEN

(Lien Notice - N.Y. Lien Law Article 2)

Pursuant to New York Lien Law Sections 3 through 39-c

IMPORTANT NOTICE

New York does NOT require a preliminary notice to preserve mechanics lien rights. However, sending a voluntary pre-lien notice is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to:

• Inform the owner of your involvement in the project
• Preserve a larger lienable fund
• Facilitate payment resolution

This template serves as both a VOLUNTARY PRE-LIEN NOTICE and a POST-FILING NOTICE (which IS required within 30 days of filing the lien).

SELECT NOTICE TYPE

☐ VOLUNTARY PRE-LIEN NOTICE (Recommended but not required)
☐ POST-FILING NOTICE OF LIEN (Required within 30 days after filing)

NOTICE TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant First Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

Date Claimant Last Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

For Post-Filing Notice:
Date Lien Filed with County Clerk: _________________________________
30-Day Service Deadline: _________________________________

SECTION 1: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Property Owner: _________________________________

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

SECTION 2: CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (For Subcontractors)

Name of Contractor or Subcontractor Who Employed Claimant:
_________________________________

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

SECTION 3: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Block: _________ Lot: _________

Legal Description of Property:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 4: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

New York Home Improvement Contractor License No. (if applicable): _________________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Contractor (direct contract with owner)
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Sub-subcontractor
☐ Laborer
☐ Design Professional
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 5: DESCRIPTION OF WORK OR MATERIALS

General Description of Labor Performed and/or Materials Furnished:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 6: CLAIM AMOUNT

Total Contract/Agreement Amount: $__________________

Amount Paid to Date: $__________________

Amount of Lien/Claim: $__________________

SECTION 7: VOLUNTARY PRE-LIEN NOTICE

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER

You are hereby notified that the undersigned has furnished or is furnishing labor and/or materials for improvements to your property located at:

_________________________________

Under New York Lien Law (Article 2), persons who furnish labor or materials for improvements to real property have the right to file a lien against the property to secure payment.

This notice is provided voluntarily to inform you of the undersigned's involvement in the project and potential lien rights.

Amount Currently Due or to Become Due: $__________________

SECTION 8: POST-FILING NOTICE OF LIEN

For Use After Filing Lien with County Clerk

NOTICE OF MECHANICS LIEN

County Clerk Filed In: _________________ County

Date Filed: _________________________________

Index/File Number: _________________________________

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned has filed a Notice of Mechanic's Lien against the property described above in the amount of $__________________.

The lien was filed on _________________ in the office of the Clerk of _________________ County, New York.

SECTION 9: SIGNATURE AND VERIFICATION

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 10: PROOF OF SERVICE

Post-Filing Notice Requirements (N.Y. Lien Law § 11)

Service must be made within 5 days before OR 30 days after filing the lien.

Service upon Owner:

Method of Service:
☐ Personal service
☐ Leaving with person of suitable age at owner's residence/business
☐ Affixing to conspicuous part of property (if neither can be found)

Date Served: _________________________________

Person Served: _________________________________

Service upon Contractor (if subcontractor filing):

Method of Service:
☐ Personal service
☐ Leaving with person of suitable age at contractor's residence/business
☐ Registered or certified mail

Date Served: _________________________________

PROOF OF SERVICE FILING (REQUIRED)

Proof of service must be filed with county clerk no later than 35 days after filing the notice of lien.

Date Proof of Service Filed: _________________________________

☐ Filed within 35 days of notice of lien

NEW YORK MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

PRELIMINARY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

New York does NOT require preliminary notice. However, the lienable fund is limited to the amount due under the general contract at the time the project owner has notice of claims and/or liens.

KEY DEADLINES

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-FILING NOTICE

Upon Owner:

• Personal service, OR
• Leaving copy with person of suitable age and discretion at residence/business, OR
• Affixing to conspicuous part of property (if neither can be found)

Upon Contractor (if subcontractor):

• Personal service, OR
• Leaving copy with person of suitable age and discretion, OR
• Registered or certified mail

CRITICAL: PROOF OF SERVICE

Failure to file proof of service within 35 days of filing the notice of lien TERMINATES the lien.

WHO MAY FILE A LIEN (Lien Law § 3)

☐ Contractors
☐ Subcontractors
☐ Material suppliers
☐ Laborers
☐ Trust fund beneficiaries (Article 3-A)

LIENABLE FUND LIMITATION

The lien cannot exceed the amount due under the contract at the time owner receives notice. Sending voluntary pre-lien notice helps preserve a larger fund.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

For public improvements, liens must be filed no later than 30 days after entire public improvement is completed and accepted.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. New York mechanics lien law has specific service and filing requirements. The 35-day deadline to file proof of service is strictly enforced. Consult with a New York-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

VERIFICATION: Ensure all information is accurate. Failure to properly serve and file proof of service will terminate the lien.

New York Notice of Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on New York Lien Law Article 2 (Sections 3 through 39-c)