UTAH PRELIMINARY NOTICE

Notice to Preserve Construction Lien Rights

Pursuant to Utah Code § 38-1a-501

IMPORTANT NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A LIEN. This is a preliminary notice required by Utah law to preserve the right to file a construction lien. Under Utah law, this notice must be filed with the Utah State Construction Registry (SCR) within 20 days of commencing work on the project.

FILING REQUIRED: Utah requires preliminary notices to be filed electronically with the State Construction Registry at https://secure.utah.gov/scr/

NOTICE DATE AND TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Claimant First Commenced Work on Project: _________________________________

20-Day Deadline: _________________________________
(Must be filed within 20 days of commencing construction work)

Notice Status:
☐ This notice is being filed within 20 days of commencing work (full protection)
☐ This notice is being filed late (lien rights limited - see below)

SECTION 1: PROJECT INFORMATION

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

Legal Description or Other Description of Location:
_________________________________
_________________________________

State Construction Registry (SCR) Project ID (if known): _________________________________

Notice of Commencement Filing Date (if filed): _________________________________

SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

Owner Name: _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

SECTION 3: ORIGINAL CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Original Contractor Name: _________________________________

Company Name: _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Utah Contractor License No.: _________________________________

SECTION 4: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Company Name: _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Utah Contractor License No. (if applicable): _________________________________

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

SECTION 5: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Person or Entity Who Contracted with Claimant:
_________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

SECTION 6: DESCRIPTION OF WORK

General Description of Construction Work Provided or to be Provided:

_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Date Work Commenced: _________________________________

SECTION 7: REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR SCR FILING

Under Utah Code § 38-1a-501, the preliminary notice must include:

1. ☐ Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the claimant
2. ☐ Name and address of the person who contracted with the claimant
3. ☐ Name of the original contractor
4. ☐ Address of the project property or description of location
5. ☐ Name of the county in which the project property is located

County Where Project is Located: _________________________________

SECTION 8: CLAIMANT'S SIGNATURE AND VERIFICATION

I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Utah that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 9: STATE CONSTRUCTION REGISTRY (SCR) FILING

Filing Requirements

Utah law requires this preliminary notice to be filed with the State Construction Registry (SCR).

SCR Website: https://secure.utah.gov/scr/

SCR Filing Confirmation Number: _________________________________

Date Filed with SCR: _________________________________

Filing Fee Paid: ☐ Yes ☐ No

Filing Confirmation

☐ I have filed this Preliminary Notice with the Utah State Construction Registry
☐ I have retained a copy of the SCR filing confirmation

UTAH PRELIMINARY NOTICE - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

DEADLINE TO FILE NOTICE

• 20 days after the claimant commences providing construction work on the real property
• Notice must be filed with the State Construction Registry (SCR)

LATE FILING CONSEQUENCES

If filed late, the claimant:
- May still file a preliminary notice after the 20-day deadline
- CANNOT claim a construction lien for work provided before the date that is 5 days after the preliminary notice is filed
- CAN claim a lien for work performed within 5 days prior to filing and all work thereafter

NO EFFECT IF FILED TOO LATE

A preliminary notice has no effect if filed more than 10 days after the filing of a Notice of Completion for the project.

WHO MUST FILE PRELIMINARY NOTICE

• All persons who desire to claim a construction lien must file a preliminary notice
• This includes: subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, equipment rental companies, design professionals

WHO IS EXEMPT

• Utah law does not provide explicit exemptions
• However, the notice requirement applies only to those who "desire to claim a construction lien"

TWO-STEP PROCESS TO PERFECT A LIEN

Step 1: Preliminary Notice (Utah Code § 38-1a-501)
- File with SCR within 20 days of commencing work

Step 2: Notice of Construction Lien (Utah Code § 38-1a-502)
- File within the earlier of:
- 180 days after final completion of original contract, OR
- 90 days after Notice of Completion is recorded (but no later than 180 days after final completion)

LIEN PRIORITY

All construction liens relate back to and take effect as of the date of the first preliminary notice filed for the project.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DEADLINES

STATE CONSTRUCTION REGISTRY (SCR)

Utah uses a centralized electronic registry system for construction project notices:

• Website: https://secure.utah.gov/scr/
• All preliminary notices must be filed through the SCR
• The SCR also tracks Notices of Commencement and Notices of Completion
• Filing is electronic and available 24/7

IMPORTANT SCR FUNCTIONS

1. Search for existing projects before starting work
2. File preliminary notices electronically
3. Monitor project status and deadlines
4. Receive notifications about project filings

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Utah construction lien law requires strict compliance with the State Construction Registry filing requirements. The consequences of failing to file a proper and timely preliminary notice include loss of lien rights.

CONSULT AN ATTORNEY: Before relying on this form, consult with a Utah-licensed attorney familiar with construction lien law to ensure compliance with all requirements.

FILE WITH SCR: This form is for informational purposes. The actual preliminary notice must be filed electronically through the Utah State Construction Registry.

MAINTAIN RECORDS: Keep copies of all SCR filing confirmations, receipts, and related documentation.

Utah Preliminary Notice Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Utah Code § 38-1a-501