When a Notice of Completion has been filed, the original contractor has how many days to record a lien?

When a Notice of Completion has been filed, the original contractor has how many days to record a lien?

• A. 15
• B. 60
• C. 45
• D. 90

Answer: (B)

In California, the deadline to file a mechanics lien changes when a Notice of Completion is recorded. Normally, lien rights must be exercised within 90 days after the project is completed or work ceases. But once a Notice of Completion is filed, the window narrows to 60 days. That 60-day period starts from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded, not from the original finish date. If that 60-day window is missed, the lien may be barred for that project.

In California, the deadline to file a mechanics lien changes when a Notice of Completion is recorded. Normally, lien rights must be exercised within 90 days after the project is completed or work ceases. But once a Notice of Completion is filed, the window narrows to 60 days. That 60-day period starts from the date the Notice of Completion is recorded, not from the original finish date. If that 60-day window is missed, the lien may be barred for that project.