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Georgia

How long do you have to file a lien in Georgia?

File the claim of lien with the clerk of superior court within 90 days after you finish the work or furnish the materials, and send a copy to the owner within 2 business days after filing.

Statute: O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.1(a)(2) (HB 480, 2021, signed text)

Notice deadlines before the lien, and the lawsuit deadline after it, are on the Georgia page. Those dates depend on who hired you and the kind of property.

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Georgia Notice to Contractor: 30 days

This answer is the Georgia rule only. Lien deadlines are different in every state.

This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change. Check the current statute or ask a construction attorney in that state before you rely on a date. Job Clock does not file liens, mail notices, pull permits, or give legal advice.