VERMONT NOTICE OF MECHANICS LIEN

(Voluntary Pre-Lien Notice / Lien Notice)

Pursuant to Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 9, Chapter 51, Sections 1921 through 1927

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Vermont does NOT require any preliminary notice to preserve mechanics lien rights. This is one of the few states with no preliminary notice requirement.

When a claimant wishes to file a lien, they need only complete the lien form and file it with the town clerk. While notice that the lien is filed is not technically required, it is RECOMMENDED to send notice to the owner and prime contractor to facilitate payment.

This template serves as a VOLUNTARY PRE-LIEN NOTICE or NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN.

NOTICE TYPE

☐ VOLUNTARY PRE-LIEN NOTICE (Recommended but not required)
☐ NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LIEN (Recommended before filing)
☐ POST-FILING NOTICE (Recommended after filing lien)

NOTICE TIMING

Date of This Notice: _________________________________

Date Payment Became Due: _________________________________

180-Day Lien Filing Deadline: _________________________________

Date Claimant Last Furnished Labor/Materials: _________________________________

SECTION 1: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

Name of Property Owner: _________________________________

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

SECTION 2: PRIME CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (If Applicable)

Name of Prime Contractor: _________________________________

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

SECTION 3: PROPERTY INFORMATION

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

Legal Description of Property (recommended for identification):
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 4: CLAIMANT INFORMATION

Claimant Name: _________________________________

Claimant Business Name (if different): _________________________________

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

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Vermont Contractor Registration No. (if applicable): _________________________________

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

SECTION 5: CONTRACTING PARTY INFORMATION

Name of Person/Entity Who Hired Claimant:
_________________________________

Relationship to Project:
☐ Property Owner
☐ General Contractor
☐ Subcontractor
☐ Other: _________________________________

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

SECTION 6: DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED

General Description of Work Performed or Materials Furnished:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 7: CLAIM INFORMATION

Date Payment Became Due (REQUIRED for lien): _________________________________

Contract Amount: $__________________

Amount Paid: $__________________

Amount Claimed Due: $__________________

SECTION 8: VOLUNTARY NOTICE / NOTICE OF INTENT

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER

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

_________________________________

Under Vermont law (9 V.S.A. §§ 1921-1927), persons who perform labor or furnish materials for improvements to real property have the right to a lien on the property and improvements to secure payment.

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT: The undersigned demands payment of the sum of $__________________ within _____ days of the date of this notice.

NOTICE OF INTENT: If payment is not received, the undersigned intends to file a mechanics lien against the above-described property pursuant to 9 V.S.A. § 1921.

SECTION 9: SIGNATURE

Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 10: PROOF OF SERVICE

Service on Property Owner

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

Date Served/Mailed: _________________________________

Tracking Number (if applicable): _________________________________

Service on Prime Contractor (If Applicable)

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

Date Served/Mailed: _________________________________

Tracking Number (if applicable): _________________________________

VERMONT MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

PRELIMINARY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Vermont does NOT require any preliminary notice. This is rare among U.S. states.

KEY DEADLINES

WHO MAY CLAIM A LIEN (9 V.S.A. § 1921)

Persons who have a contract (written or not) for:
☐ Erecting improvements to real property
☐ Repairing improvements to real property
☐ Moving improvements to real property
☐ Altering improvements to real property
☐ Furnishing labor or materials for such work

The statute provides broad protection regardless of contract tier (subs, sub-subs, suppliers to subs, etc.).

LIEN CLAIM REQUIREMENTS

Technically Required by Statute:
- Date payment became due
- Claimant's signature

Recommended to Include:
- Legal property description or identification
- Description of work performed
- Party for whom work was performed
- Amount claimed

FILING LOCATION

File the mechanics lien with the Town Clerk of the town where the property is located.

LIEN DURATION

The lien continues for 180 days from the date it is filed, unless:
- Foreclosure action is commenced, OR
- Lien is otherwise discharged

BEST PRACTICES (Even Without Requirements)

Although not required, it is recommended to:
1. Send a preliminary notice or Notice of Intent to Lien to the owner
2. Send notice to the prime contractor
3. Maintain documentation of all work and communications
4. Send notice when the lien is filed

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Vermont does NOT require a written contract. Work done pursuant to "a contract or agreement, whether in writing or not" qualifies for lien rights.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While Vermont has minimal preliminary notice requirements, the lien filing and enforcement deadlines must be strictly followed. Consult with a Vermont-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

VERIFICATION: Ensure all information is accurate. The date payment became due is critical for the lien filing deadline.

Vermont Notice of Mechanics Lien Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 9, Chapter 51 (9 V.S.A. §§ 1921-1927)