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Ohio Mechanic's Lien Warning Requirements for Contractors

Know your deadlines before you lose your rights. Ohio lien law in plain English — no legalese, no fluff.

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Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Verify current deadlines with your state's contractor board or a construction attorney before relying on any figure here.
Key Deadlines

Ohio Lien Law at a Glance

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Lien Filing Deadline
75 days from last furnishing of labor or materials
from last day of furnishing labor or materials
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Preliminary Notice
Not Required
No preliminary notice required
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Notice to Owner
Not Required
No pre-lien notice to owner required in Ohio, unless a Notice of Commencement has been filed.
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Who Can File
Contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, laborers, architects, engineers
✅ No Preliminary Notice Required

Good News for Ohio Contractors

Ohio does not require a pre-lien preliminary notice for most contractors. However, a "Notice of Commencement" filed by the owner may trigger additional notice requirements. You still must file the lien within the deadline and in the correct recording office.

Commercial vs Residential

Does the Property Type Change Your Deadline?

Same 75-day deadline for both. If an owner filed a Notice of Commencement, subcontractors and suppliers must serve a Notice of Furnishing within 21 days of first furnishing.

Common Mistakes

What Contractors Get Wrong in Ohio

1
Missing Ohio's shorter 75-day deadline — shorter than most states
2
Not checking if a Notice of Commencement was filed — triggers sub/supplier notice requirements
3
Filing in the wrong county recorder's office

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