Pre-Lien Notice

OKLAHOMA PRE-LIEN NOTICE

(Preliminary Notice - 42 O.S. § 142.6)

Pursuant to Oklahoma Statutes Title 42, Sections 141 through 178

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A LIEN. Under Oklahoma law, pre-lien notice is required for any claimant OTHER than an original contractor when:

1. The project involves an owner-occupied dwelling, OR
2. The project is commercial and the claim exceeds $10,000

NOTE: For residential projects that are NOT owner-occupied, pre-lien notice is NOT required, even if the claim exceeds $10,000.

PRE-LIEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT CHECK

Project Type:
☐ Owner-occupied dwelling - PRE-LIEN NOTICE REQUIRED (any amount)
☐ Commercial property - Check claim amount below
☐ Residential (non-owner-occupied) - NO pre-lien notice required

Claim Amount (Commercial Only):
☐ $10,000 or less - NO pre-lien notice required
☐ Over $10,000 - PRE-LIEN NOTICE REQUIRED

Claimant Type:
☐ Original Contractor (direct with owner) - NO pre-lien notice required
☐ Subcontractor/Supplier/Other - Pre-lien notice may be required based on above

NOTICE TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant Last Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

75-Day Deadline (to send pre-lien notice): _________________________________

90-Day Lien Filing Deadline (from last furnishing): _________________________________

☐ This notice is being sent within 75 days of last furnishing

SECTION 1: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Property Owner: _________________________________

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

SECTION 2: ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Name of Original Contractor: _________________________________

Contractor's Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: OK ZIP: _________

SECTION 3: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Legal Description of Property:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 4: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Oklahoma Contractor License No. (if applicable): _________________________________

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

SECTION 5: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Person/Entity Who Hired Claimant:
_________________________________

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

SECTION 6: DESCRIPTION OF LABOR OR MATERIALS

General Description of Labor/Materials Furnished:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Date First Furnished: _________________________________

Date Last Furnished: _________________________________

SECTION 7: CLAIM AMOUNT

Total Contract/Agreement Amount: $__________________

Amount Paid to Date: $__________________

Amount Due and Unpaid: $__________________

SECTION 8: PRE-LIEN NOTICE (42 O.S. § 142.6)

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER AND ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR

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

_________________________________

The undersigned was employed by: _________________________________

Amount Due: $__________________

Under Oklahoma law (42 O.S. § 141 et seq.), if the undersigned is not paid for such labor and/or materials, the undersigned may file a mechanics lien against the above-described property.

This notice is given pursuant to 42 O.S. § 142.6.

SECTION 9: SIGNATURE

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 10: PROOF OF SERVICE

Service Requirements (42 O.S. § 142.6)

Notice must be sent to BOTH the property owner AND the original contractor.

Service Methods (Choose One):

☐ Personal delivery with written acknowledgment of receipt

To Owner - Date: _________________ Acknowledgment obtained: ☐ Yes
To Contractor - Date: _________________ Acknowledgment obtained: ☐ Yes

☐ Certified mail

To Owner - Date Mailed: _________________ Tracking No.: _________________
To Contractor - Date Mailed: _________________ Tracking No.: _________________

☐ Hand delivery with receipt confirmation

To Owner - Date: _________________ Receipt obtained: ☐ Yes
To Contractor - Date: _________________ Receipt obtained: ☐ Yes

☐ Fax with proof of electronic delivery

To Owner - Date: _________________ Confirmation No.: _________________
To Contractor - Date: _________________ Confirmation No.: _________________

☐ Email with proof of electronic delivery

To Owner - Date: _________________ Delivery confirmation: ☐ Yes
To Contractor - Date: _________________ Delivery confirmation: ☐ Yes

SECTION 11: AFFIDAVIT OF PRE-LIEN NOTICE

Required When Filing Lien Statement

When filing the lien statement, the claimant must attach an affidavit verifying that the pre-lien notice was properly sent. Falsifying this affidavit is a criminal misdemeanor under Oklahoma law.

☐ Claimant understands the affidavit requirement

OKLAHOMA MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

PRE-LIEN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

KEY DEADLINES

SERVICE METHODS

• Personal delivery with written acknowledgment
• Certified mail
• Hand delivery with receipt confirmation
• Fax with proof of electronic delivery
• Email with proof of electronic delivery

AFFIDAVIT REQUIREMENT

When filing the lien statement, claimant must attach affidavit verifying:

• Pre-lien notice was properly sent
• Falsifying this affidavit is a criminal misdemeanor

LIEN STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS (42 O.S. § 143)

The lien statement must include:

• Description of property
• Name of owner
• Name of contractor
• Labor/materials furnished
• Amount of claim
• Statement under oath

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

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

WARNING: Falsifying the affidavit of pre-lien notice is a criminal misdemeanor.

Oklahoma Pre-Lien Notice Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Oklahoma Statutes Title 42, Sections 141 through 178