Idaho Mechanics Lien Deadline (2026): 90 Days after Last Work for Remodelers
How long a remodeler hired by the homeowner has to record a mechanics lien in Idaho, what notice comes first, and the deadline to sue, worked on three dates.
Not legal advice. General information from each state's lien statute, checked Oct 29, 2026, for a contractor hired directly by the owner of an existing home. Dates are calendar arithmetic; some states move a deadline that lands on a weekend or holiday and some don't, and a recorded notice of completion or commencement can change the clock. Before you rely on a date, check with a construction attorney in your state.
The rule in Idaho
90 days after last work
File within 90 days after you finish your labor or last supply materials. Serve the homeowner a copy within 5 business days after filing.
6 months after recording
The lien stops binding the property 6 months after filing unless you start foreclosure within that time.
Disclosure before signing
On home contracts over $2,000, give the homeowner the state disclosure statement and get a signed acknowledgment before signing the contract.
Check first
Disclosures apply to 1 to 4 unit home contracts over $2,000. Your lien claim must include proof of the disclosures and the homeowner's signed acknowledgment. If you weren't registered with the state for the whole job, you can't sue to collect.
Source: Idaho Code 45-507, 45-510, 45-525 (Official Idaho Legislature statutes site; 45-507 last amended 2022, 45-510 last amended 2015)
“filed within ninety (90) days after the completion of the labor”
Three last days of work, worked
| Last work | Record by | Sue by |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | Apr 29, 2027 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Feb 18, 2027 | Aug 18, 2027 |
Suit dates assume you record the lien on its last day; record earlier and a suit deadline that runs from recording comes earlier. Dates are calendar arithmetic and aren't moved off weekends or holidays.
Also check
- If you weren't registered with the state for the whole job, you can't sue to collect.
Idaho lien questions
How long do I have to file a mechanics lien in Idaho?
File within 90 days after you finish your labor or last supply materials. Serve the homeowner a copy within 5 business days after filing.
How long does a mechanics lien last in Idaho?
The lien stops binding the property 6 months after filing unless you start foreclosure within that time.
Does a contractor need to send a notice before filing a lien in Idaho?
On home contracts over $2,000, give the homeowner the state disclosure statement and get a signed acknowledgment before signing the contract.
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How we checked
We read each state's mechanics lien statute on the legislature's site, for a contractor hired directly by the homeowner on an existing home. Two independent research passes covered all 50 states and DC, and a third reviewer checked the result. Where a state's own site would not load, the row names the copy we read. Last checked .
This guide explains the general rule. It is not legal advice.