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California Mechanics Lien Deadlines

The three deadlines every California subcontractor must track — preliminary notice, lien filing, and enforcement. Values below are reproduced from our verified 50-state reference; confirm with a California construction attorney.

Preliminary Notice

StateCalifornia
Preliminary Notice?Yes
Deadline20 days from first furnishing
NotesStrictly enforced; late = work after only
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This is general information, not legal advice. Lien laws change and vary by project type. Verify every deadline with a licensed construction attorney in your state before relying on it. Data current as of 2026-07-21. Source: VoiceLogPro 50-state lien deadline reference · Download data (CC BY 4.0)