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New York

How long do you have to file a lien in New York?

File the notice of lien with the county clerk within 8 months after the completion of the contract or the last item of work or materials, or within 4 months for a single-family dwelling.

Statute: N.Y. Lien Law § 10

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

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This answer is the New York 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.