Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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 Mississippi
90 days after last work
File within 90 days after your last work, labor, services, or materials. Mail the homeowner a copy within 2 business days of filing.
180 days after recording
Sue for payment within 180 days after filing and file notice of the lawsuit, or the lien expires. The homeowner can shorten this by notice.
No notice needed
None. The prelien notice applies only to claimants not hired by the homeowner.
Check first
A state rule limits subcontractor recovery against a single-family homeowner. No special rule found for you.
Source: Miss. Code 85-7-405, 85-7-421, 85-7-423, 85-7-433, 85-7-409 (Justia mirror of 2025 Mississippi Code (official code is Lexis-hosted))
“within ninety (90) days after the claimant's last work performed”
Three last days of work, worked
| Last work | Record by | Sue by |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | Apr 27, 2027 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Feb 18, 2027 | Aug 17, 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.
Mississippi lien questions
How long do I have to file a mechanics lien in Mississippi?
File within 90 days after your last work, labor, services, or materials. Mail the homeowner a copy within 2 business days of filing.
How long does a mechanics lien last in Mississippi?
Sue for payment within 180 days after filing and file notice of the lawsuit, or the lien expires. The homeowner can shorten this by notice.
Does a contractor need to send a notice before filing a lien in Mississippi?
None. The prelien notice applies only to claimants not hired by the homeowner.
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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.