PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF FURNISHING / NOTICE OF INTENT TO LIEN

(Preliminary Notice - 49 P.S. § 1501 et seq.)

Pursuant to Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963 (49 P.S. §§ 1101 through 1901)

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Pennsylvania's mechanics lien law has been significantly amended. The key notice requirements depend on whether the project is a "Searchable Project" with a Notice of Commencement filed in the State Construction Notices Directory.

SEARCHABLE PROJECTS ($1.5M+):
- If a Notice of Commencement is filed and posted, subcontractors must file a Notice of Furnishing within 45 days of first furnishing

ALL PROJECTS:
- Subcontractors must provide 30-day Notice of Intent to File Lien before filing the lien

SELECT NOTICE TYPE

☐ NOTICE OF FURNISHING (Required for Searchable Projects with Notice of Commencement)
☐ NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN (Required for all subcontractors before filing lien)

SEARCHABLE PROJECT CHECK

Is this a Searchable Project under 49 P.S. § 1501.2?

☐ YES - Project cost is $1,500,000 or more
☐ NO - Project cost is less than $1,500,000

Has a Notice of Commencement been filed?

☐ YES - Notice of Furnishing may be required
☐ NO - No Notice of Furnishing required
☐ UNKNOWN - Check PA State Construction Notices Directory

NOTICE TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

For Notice of Furnishing:
Date First Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________
45-Day Deadline: _________________________________

For Notice of Intent to Lien:
Date Intending to File Lien: _________________________________
30-Day Notice Deadline (must be at least 30 days before filing): _________________________________

SECTION 1: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Property Owner (or Reputed Owner): _________________________________

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

SECTION 2: CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Name of Contractor (General Contractor): _________________________________

Contractor's Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: PA 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: _________________________

Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor Registration No. (if applicable): _________________________________

Claimant Classification:
☐ Contractor
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Material Supplier
☐ Sub-subcontractor
☐ Other: _________________________________

SECTION 5: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Person/Entity Who Hired Claimant:
_________________________________

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

SECTION 6: DESCRIPTION OF WORK OR MATERIALS

General Description of Labor/Materials Furnished or to be Furnished:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Date Work Commenced (Claimant): _________________________________

Date Work Completed (Claimant): _________________________________

SECTION 7: NOTICE OF FURNISHING (For Searchable Projects - 49 P.S. § 1501.4)

To be Filed with PA State Construction Notices Directory

Notice of Commencement Reference Number: _________________________________

NOTICE OF FURNISHING

The undersigned hereby gives notice that labor and/or materials are being furnished for the improvement of the property identified above.

Claimant: _________________________________

Address: _________________________________

Description of Labor/Materials: _________________________________

Date First Furnished: _________________________________

This notice is filed pursuant to 49 P.S. § 1501.4.

SECTION 8: NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN (49 P.S. § 1501(b.1))

Required at Least 30 Days Before Filing Lien

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE MECHANICS LIEN

To: _________________________________ (Owner)

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

_________________________________

The undersigned was employed by: _________________________________

Date Work Completed: _________________________________

Amount of Claim: $__________________

The undersigned intends to file a mechanics lien against the above-described property pursuant to Pennsylvania's Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963 (49 P.S. §§ 1101 et seq.) unless payment in full is received.

Under Pennsylvania law, this notice must be provided at least thirty (30) days before the subcontractor files the lien.

SECTION 9: SIGNATURE

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 10: PROOF OF SERVICE/FILING

Notice of Furnishing Filing

Filed with PA State Construction Notices Directory:

Date Filed: _________________________________

Confirmation Number: _________________________________

Notice of Intent to Lien Service

Method of Service:
☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested
☐ Personal delivery
☐ First-class mail

Date Served to Owner: _________________________________

Tracking Number (if applicable): _________________________________

PENNSYLVANIA MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

KEY DEADLINES

SEARCHABLE PROJECTS (49 P.S. §§ 1501.1 - 1501.6)

Definition: Projects costing $1,500,000 or more

Notice of Commencement Requirements:
- Owner must file Notice of Commencement with State Construction Notices Directory
- Must include specific contract language per 49 P.S. § 1501.2

Subcontractor Notice of Furnishing:
- Required within 45 days of first furnishing
- Filed with State Construction Notices Directory
- Only required if Notice of Commencement was filed and posted

PA STATE CONSTRUCTION NOTICES DIRECTORY

Website: https://www.pa.gov/dgs/state-construction-notices-directory

Created under Act 142 of 2014 to provide:
- Central repository for construction notices
- Additional protections under Mechanics' Lien Law

MECHANICS LIEN CLAIM REQUIREMENTS (49 P.S. § 1501)

The claim must state:
1. Name of claimant (contractor or subcontractor)
2. Name and address of owner or reputed owner
3. Date of completion of claimant's work
4. If subcontractor: name of person with whom contracted, dates of preliminary and formal notice

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

For residential properties, additional consumer protection requirements may apply. Home improvement contractors must be registered.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Pennsylvania's Mechanics' Lien Law has been amended multiple times. Consult with a Pennsylvania-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all current statutory requirements.

VERIFICATION: Ensure all information is accurate. Check the PA State Construction Notices Directory for any filed Notices of Commencement.

Pennsylvania Notice of Furnishing / Notice of Intent to Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963 (49 P.S. §§ 1101 through 1901)