Free Notice of Intent to Lien Forms

Having a payment problem on a construction job? A notice of intent to lien may be able to help you get paid without having to file a lien. A Notice of intent to Lien is basically a threat letter telling the recipient that a lien may be filed if payment is not made for labor or materials furnished. While it is generally a good idea to send before filing a lien, some U.S. state actually require a notice of intent to be sent before filing a lien for a mechanics lien to be valid. This page lists all 50 U.S. state free Notice of Intent to Lien forms to download. Simply click on your state NOI form below and then click download on the next page next to the form preview.

Questions You May Have About Choosing & Using A Notice of Intent to Lien Form

Do I need to send a Notice of Intent to Lien form?

Determining if you need to send a notice of intent to lien will depend on the state where labor or materials was furnished. 10 U.S. states (Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Wyoming) require sending a Notice of Intent to Lien before a lien can be filed. In general, it is a good idea to send a notice of intent when payment is late whether it's required or not as it typically is enough to push for payment.

How do I send a Notice of Intent to Lien form?

This will depend on the state where you'd like to send a Notice of Intent to Lien. There are online services you can use that handle sending any Notice of Intent to Liens you may need - even automatically if payment is late. Generally, it's a good idea to physically mail the notice of intent form and email it (so the recipients see it sooner).

What do I do if I received a Notice of Intent to Lien?

If you received a notice of intent to lien there may be an unpaid party on your construction project. With construction projects now more complex than ever with many different working tiers, tracking payment is a big challenge. If you received an NOI it's best to reach out to the sending party and figure out why an NOI was sent.