Oregon Mechanics Lien Deadline (2026): 75 Days after Last Work for Remodelers
How long a remodeler hired by the homeowner has to record a mechanics lien in Oregon, 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 Oregon
75 days after last work
File within 75 days after you stop providing labor or materials or after construction is complete, whichever is earlier. Notify the homeowner within 20 days after filing.
120 days after recording
Sue to foreclose within 120 days after filing. Serve a 10-day notice of intent to foreclose first.
Notice at contract signing
On home contracts over $2,000, give the homeowner the state lien information notice at signing, or within 5 days of learning the price will top $2,000. Otherwise no lien.
Check first
No lien without the information notice. No lien if you skipped a written contract the law required. You need an active Oregon CCB license from bid through the work to file a lien or sue.
Source: ORS 87.010, 87.035, 87.037, 87.039, 87.055, 87.057, 87.093 (Official Oregon Legislature ORS chapter 87, 2025 edition)
“or 75 days after completion of construction, whichever is earlier.”
Three last days of work, worked
| Last work | Record by | Sue by |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | Feb 11, 2027 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Feb 3, 2027 | Jun 3, 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
- You need an active Oregon CCB license from bid through the work to file a lien or sue.
Oregon lien questions
How long do I have to file a mechanics lien in Oregon?
File within 75 days after you stop providing labor or materials or after construction is complete, whichever is earlier. Notify the homeowner within 20 days after filing.
How long does a mechanics lien last in Oregon?
Sue to foreclose within 120 days after filing. Serve a 10-day notice of intent to foreclose first.
Does a contractor need to send a notice before filing a lien in Oregon?
On home contracts over $2,000, give the homeowner the state lien information notice at signing, or within 5 days of learning the price will top $2,000. Otherwise no lien.
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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.