OREGON NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN

Preliminary Notice to Preserve Construction Lien Rights

Pursuant to ORS § 87.021

IMPORTANT NOTICE

OREGON HAS THE SHORTEST PRELIMINARY NOTICE DEADLINE IN THE COUNTRY

DEADLINE: Notice must be given within 8 business days (not counting Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) of first furnishing labor, materials, or equipment.

WHO MUST GIVE NOTICE:
- Subcontractors and material suppliers on residential projects
- Material suppliers on commercial projects (recommended for all parties)

EXCEPTION: Parties who contract directly with the owner or owner's agent do NOT need to give notice.

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant First Furnished Labor/Materials/Equipment: _________________________________

8 Business Day Deadline: _________________________________
(Count only business days - exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Notice Status:
☐ Within 8 business days (full protection)
☐ Late (protection limited to 8 days prior to notice and forward)

SECTION 1: RECIPIENT INFORMATION

To Property Owner or Reputed Owner:

Name: _________________________________

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

SECTION 2: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Legal Description (if known):
_________________________________
_________________________________

Type of Project:
☐ Residential
☐ Commercial

SECTION 3: GENERAL CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

General Contractor Name:
_________________________________

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

CCB License No.: _________________________________

SECTION 4: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Company Name: _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Oregon CCB License No.: _________________________________

Claimant Type:
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Sub-subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Equipment Rental Company
☐ Design Professional
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 5: CONTRACTING PARTY

Name of Person with Whom Claimant Contracted:
_________________________________

Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 6: WORK/MATERIALS DESCRIPTION

General Description of Labor, Materials, or Equipment Furnished or to be Furnished:

_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Estimated Price: $__________________

Date First Furnished: _________________________________

SECTION 7: STATUTORY NOTICE CONTENT (ORS § 87.021)

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN

Warning: Read this notice. Protect yourself from paying any contractor or supplier twice for the same service.

TO: _________________________________ (Owner)

FROM: _________________________________ (Claimant/Sender)

This notice is sent to inform you that the sender has furnished or will furnish professional services, materials, or equipment for the improvement of the property described below.

PROPERTY ADDRESS:
_________________________________
_________________________________

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

MATERIALS/SERVICES:
_________________________________
_________________________________

CONTRACTED WITH:
_________________________________

NOTICE TO OWNER

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PAYING TWICE

Under Oregon's laws, those who work on your property or provide labor, services, equipment, or materials and are not paid have a right to enforce their claim for payment against your property. This claim is known as a construction lien.

If your contractor fails to pay subcontractors, material suppliers, rental equipment suppliers, service providers, or laborers or neglects to make other legally required payments, the people who are owed money can look to your property for payment, even if you have paid your contractor in full.

The law requires that you receive this notice, but it does not mean that the sender has not been or will not be paid for work on your property.

HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF?

You may protect yourself by:

(1) Request from your contractor a list of suppliers, subcontractors, and others working on your property;

(2) Pay the contractor by check made payable to the contractor and the supplier, subcontractor, or other person who sent this notice;

(3) Require lien releases before making payment; and

(4) Consult an attorney, a construction lender, or the Construction Contractors Board.

SECTION 8: WHO MUST GIVE THIS NOTICE

Under ORS § 87.021, the following must give Notice of Right to Lien:

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:
☐ Subcontractors
☐ Sub-subcontractors
☐ Material suppliers
☐ Equipment suppliers
☐ Service providers

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS:
☐ Material suppliers (required)
☐ All others (advisable for full protection)

The following are EXEMPT from giving notice:

☐ Persons who contract directly with the owner or owner's common law agent
☐ Laborers (for labor liens only)

SECTION 9: LICENSING REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT: Contractors must be licensed and registered with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) to perfect a lien claim.

Is claimant properly licensed?
☐ Yes - CCB License No.: _________________________________
☐ Not applicable (non-contractor)

SECTION 10: 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 11: PROOF OF SERVICE

Service Requirements

Notice should be sent by:
☐ Certified or registered mail, return receipt requested (recommended)
☐ Personal delivery with proof of delivery

Service Documentation

Method of Service: _________________________________

Date Mailed/Delivered: _________________________________

Certified Mail No.: _________________________________

Return Receipt Received: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Pending

Certificate of Service

I certify that I served this Notice of Right to Lien on the property owner by the method indicated above.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

OREGON NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

THE 8 BUSINESS DAY RULE (ORS § 87.021)

Deadline:
- 8 business days after first furnishing labor, materials, or equipment
- Excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as defined in ORS § 187.010

OREGON HAS THE SHORTEST NOTICE DEADLINE IN THE COUNTRY

LATE NOTICE CONSEQUENCES

If notice is given late:
- Lien rights are limited to work performed within 8 business days before the notice was delivered or mailed
- Work performed before that 8-day window is NOT protected
- Backdating a notice will NOT reinstate lost lien rights

WHO MUST GIVE NOTICE

Residential Projects:
- ALL subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers (except direct contractors with owner)

Commercial Projects:
- Material suppliers (required)
- All others (recommended for full protection)

WHO IS EXEMPT

• Persons who contract directly with owner or owner's common law agent
• Laborers (for labor portion only, under certain circumstances)

LICENSING REQUIREMENT

CRITICAL: Contractors must be licensed and registered with Oregon CCB at the time work is performed to perfect a lien claim.

LIEN RECORDING DEADLINE

• 75 days from the earlier of:
• Date project was substantially completed, OR
• Date claimant last furnished labor, materials, equipment, or services

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DEADLINES

PERFECTION REQUIREMENTS

To perfect a construction lien in Oregon:
1. Send timely Notice of Right to Lien (if required)
2. Be properly licensed (contractors)
3. Record claim of lien within 75 days
4. Commence lawsuit within 120 days of recording

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Oregon has the shortest preliminary notice deadline in the nation. Missing the 8 business day window limits lien protection.

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

COUNT CAREFULLY: The 8-day deadline excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Count carefully to ensure timely notice.

LICENSING: Ensure you are properly licensed with Oregon CCB before attempting to file a lien.

Oregon Notice of Right to Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on ORS §§ 87.001 to 87.093