Preliminary Notice for Mechanics Lien

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# Preliminary Notice — Mechanics Lien

**[SEND CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED]**
**[CHECK YOUR STATE'S DEADLINE — typically within 20 days of first furnishing]**

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**Date:** {{DATE_SENT}}

**To (Property Owner):**
{{PROPERTY_OWNER_NAME}}
{{PROPERTY_OWNER_ADDRESS}}

**To (General Contractor, if applicable):**
{{GENERAL_CONTRACTOR_NAME}}
{{GENERAL_CONTRACTOR_ADDRESS}}

**Re: Preliminary Notice of Lien Rights — {{PROJECT_ADDRESS}}**

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## Notice

To the property owner and/or general contractor named above:

The undersigned, {{YOUR_COMPANY_NAME}}, has furnished or will furnish labor, services, materials, or equipment of the following description to the above-referenced project:

**Description of work/materials:** {{DESCRIPTION_OF_WORK}}

**Estimated value:** {{ESTIMATED_VALUE}}

**First date of furnishing:** {{FIRST_FURNISHING_DATE}}

**Work performed for:** {{NAME_OF_PARTY_WHO_HIRED_YOU}} ({{RELATIONSHIP_TO_PROJECT}})

This notice is provided pursuant to the mechanics lien laws of the State of {{STATE}}. Failure to pay the amount owed may result in the filing of a mechanics lien claim against the above-referenced property.

This notice does not constitute a lien. It is a preliminary notice to preserve lien rights only.

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## Undersigned

**Company Name:** {{YOUR_COMPANY_NAME}}
**Address:** {{YOUR_ADDRESS}}
**Phone:** {{YOUR_PHONE}}
**License Number (if applicable):** {{LICENSE_NUMBER}}

Signed: ___________________________
Name: {{YOUR_NAME}}
Title: {{YOUR_TITLE}}
Date: {{DATE}}

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**Important: Retain a copy of this notice and your certified mail receipt as proof of service.**

This template is general-purpose educational content, not legal advice. State law varies and attorney review is recommended before use. Syntharra is not your attorney.

**State law note:** Preliminary notice requirements vary significantly by state — deadlines, recipients, and content requirements differ. Verify your state's specific requirements before sending. In some states (CA, TX, FL), specific statutory language is required.

Preserve your lien rights with this notice. For non-construction AR follow-up, Syntharra automates the calls.

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