Nevada 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 Nevada, 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 Nevada
90 days after last work
Record within 90 days after the latest of completion, last delivery, or last work, or 40 days after a recorded notice of completion. Serving the 15-day notice adds 15 days.
6 months after recording
Sue within 6 months after recording. A recorded written agreement can extend this up to 1 year after recording.
Lien information form
None for your lien. A general building contractor on a single-family home must give the homeowner the state lien information form and a list of subs and suppliers. Serve the homeowner notice of intent to lien in person or by certified mail at least 15 days before recording.
Check first
On single-family and multifamily homes, you must serve the 15-day notice of intent before recording. It is not required on nonresidential jobs. If your work requires a license, you have a lien only if licensed for that work.
Source: NRS 108.222, 108.226, 108.233, 108.245 (Official Nevada Legislature NRS chapter 108, Rev. 4/15/2026 (2025 statutes); 108.245 read on nevada.public.law mirror)
“Within 90 days after the date on which the latest of”
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 your work requires a license, you have a lien only if licensed for that work.
- Before you file: Serve the homeowner notice of intent to lien in person or by certified mail at least 15 days before recording.
Nevada lien questions
How long do I have to file a mechanics lien in Nevada?
Record within 90 days after the latest of completion, last delivery, or last work, or 40 days after a recorded notice of completion. Serving the 15-day notice adds 15 days.
How long does a mechanics lien last in Nevada?
Sue within 6 months after recording. A recorded written agreement can extend this up to 1 year after recording.
Does a contractor need to send a notice before filing a lien in Nevada?
None for your lien. A general building contractor on a single-family home must give the homeowner the state lien information form and a list of subs and suppliers. Serve the homeowner notice of intent to lien in person or by certified mail at least 15 days before recording.
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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.