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Ohio Mechanics Lien Deadlines

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

Preliminary Notice

StateOhio
Preliminary Notice?Yes
Deadline21 days from first furnishing (residential)
Notes

Lien Filing

StateOhio
Lien Filing Deadline75 days from last furnishing (60 days residential)

Lien Enforcement

StateOhio
Lien Enforcement Deadline6 years after filing
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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 2026-08-14. Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 1311.01 et seq. — official text. Compiled reference: VoiceLogPro 50-state lien deadline reference · Download data (CC BY 4.0)