Indiana Mechanics Lien Deadline (2026): 60 Days after Last Work for Remodelers
How long a remodeler hired by the homeowner has to record a mechanics lien in Indiana, 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 Indiana
60 days after last work
For a one- or two-family home, record a sworn statement of intent within 60 days after your last work. Other property: 90 days.
1 year after recording
Sue within 1 year after recording, or after any credit period ends. A homeowner's notice can cut this to 30 days.
No notice needed
None. No early notice applies when the homeowner hired you directly.
Check first
The 60-day deadline applies to one- and two-family homes. Subcontractors and suppliers on owner-occupied homes must give a 30-day notice. You have no extra duty.
Source: IC 32-28-3-3, 32-28-3-6, 32-28-3-10 (Official Indiana General Assembly, Indiana Code 2026, Title 32 Article 28 PDF)
“not later than sixty (60) days after performing labor or furnishing materials or machinery”
Three last days of work, worked
| Last work | Record by | Sue by |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2027 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | Sep 29, 2027 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Jan 19, 2027 | Jan 19, 2028 |
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.
Indiana lien questions
How long do I have to file a mechanics lien in Indiana?
For a one- or two-family home, record a sworn statement of intent within 60 days after your last work. Other property: 90 days.
How long does a mechanics lien last in Indiana?
Sue within 1 year after recording, or after any credit period ends. A homeowner's notice can cut this to 30 days.
Does a contractor need to send a notice before filing a lien in Indiana?
None. No early notice applies when the homeowner hired you directly.
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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.