Nevada Mechanic Lien Law: Complete Guide
Your Complete Guide to Mechanic Lien Rights Under NRS §108.221 et seq. — Private Works, Notice of Right to Mechanic Lien & Public Project Bond Claims
Nevada mechanic lien deadline table with toggles for project type and claimant type.
Nevada Preliminary Notice & Mechanic Lien Deadlines
Select your project type and role to see the deadlines that apply to you.
Prime Contractor — In privity with the property owner
Record the Notice of Lien with the county recorder within the later of 90 days after completion of the work of improvement or 90 days after the claimant's last furnishing.
On owner-occupied residential projects of 1-4 units, serve a Notice of Intent to Lien on the owner at least 15 days before recording the Notice of Lien.
Commence an action to foreclose the lien within 6 months after the Notice of Lien is recorded.
Preliminary Notice
Mechanic Lien
Record the Notice of Lien with the county recorder within the later of 90 days after completion of the work of improvement or 90 days after the claimant's last furnishing.
On owner-occupied residential projects of 1-4 units, serve a Notice of Intent to Lien on the owner at least 15 days before recording the Notice of Lien.
Enforcement
Commence an action to foreclose the lien within 6 months after the Notice of Lien is recorded.
Nevada private project deadlines
Prime Contractor
Preliminary Notice: Not required. The prime contractor in privity with the owner is exempt from the Notice of Right to Lien requirement.
Mechanic Lien: Record the Notice of Lien with the county recorder within the later of 90 days after completion of the work of improvement or 90 days after the claimant's last furnishing. On owner-occupied residential projects of 1-4 units, serve a Notice of Intent to Lien on the owner at least 15 days before recording the Notice of Lien.
Enforcement: Commence an action to foreclose the lien within 6 months after the Notice of Lien is recorded.
Subcontractors & Suppliers
Preliminary Notice: Serve a Notice of Right to Lien on the owner and the prime contractor within 31 days of first delivery of labor or materials. Late service preserves lien rights only for furnishings made after the notice is served; furnishings before service are extinguished. Best practice is to serve the Notice of Right to Lien at the start of the project, not at the 31-day cutoff.
Mechanic Lien: Record the Notice of Lien with the county recorder within the later of 90 days after completion of the work of improvement or 90 days after the claimant's last furnishing. On owner-occupied residential projects of 1-4 units, serve a Notice of Intent to Lien on the owner at least 15 days before recording the Notice of Lien.
Enforcement: Commence an action to foreclose the lien within 6 months after the Notice of Lien is recorded.
Remote Claimants
Preliminary Notice: Serve a Notice of Right to Lien on the owner and the prime contractor within 31 days of first delivery of labor or materials. Late service preserves lien rights only for furnishings made after the notice is served; furnishings before service are extinguished. Best practice is to serve the Notice of Right to Lien at the start of the project, not at the 31-day cutoff.
Mechanic Lien: Record the Notice of Lien with the county recorder within the later of 90 days after completion of the work of improvement or 90 days after the claimant's last furnishing. On owner-occupied residential projects of 1-4 units, serve a Notice of Intent to Lien on the owner at least 15 days before recording the Notice of Lien.
Enforcement: Commence an action to foreclose the lien within 6 months after the Notice of Lien is recorded.
Nevada public works deadlines
Prime Contractor
Preliminary Notice: Not applicable. The prime contractor is the principal on the payment bond and pursues payment through contract remedies, not a bond claim.
Bond Claim: Not applicable. Mechanic liens cannot attach to public property in Nevada. Prime contractors pursue payment through contract remedies.
Lawsuit to Enforce Bond Claim: Contract remedies against the public body, subject to any applicable notice-of-claim and limitations periods.
Subcontractors & Suppliers
Preliminary Notice: Not required for first-tier subcontractors or suppliers in direct contract with the prime contractor.
Bond Claim: Mechanic liens cannot attach to public property in Nevada. Payment rights run through the payment bond on public projects.
Lawsuit to Enforce Bond Claim: Commence suit on the payment bond within 1 year after the date of last furnishing labor or materials, after the 90-day waiting period.
Remote Claimants
Preliminary Notice: Serve written notice on the prime contractor by certified or registered mail within 30 days of first furnishing labor or materials. This is the Nevada public works preliminary notice separate from the bond claim notice.
Bond Claim: Serve written bond claim notice on the prime contractor by certified or registered mail within 90 days of last furnishing labor or materials.
Lawsuit to Enforce Bond Claim: Commence suit on the payment bond within 1 year after the date of last furnishing labor or materials, after the 90-day waiting period.
Nevada Mechanic Lien Law Overview
Last updated April 2026 · Reviewed by Thomas Emalfarb, Esq.
Nevada construction mechanic lien rights are governed by NRS §108.221 et seq. This statutory framework provides mechanic's lien rights to contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers who furnish labor or materials for the improvement of real property in the State of Nevada. The statute establishes specific notice requirements that differ based on the claimant's tier in the contracting chain.
Nevada requires all parties to serve a Notice of Right to Mechanic Lien. General contractors must give a Notice of Right to Mechanic Lien to the property owner before commencing work. Subcontractors and material suppliers must serve a Notice of Right to Mechanic Lien upon the property owner within 31 days of first furnishing labor or materials. This notice is a critical prerequisite to preserving mechanic lien rights under Nevada law.
All claimants must record their mechanic lien within 90 days after the completion of the work of improvement or cessation of labor. Enforcement suits must be commenced within 6 months of the date the mechanic lien was recorded. Nevada's mechanic lien law places particular emphasis on the timely service of the Notice of Right to Mechanic Lien as a condition to valid mechanic lien claims.
For public works projects, NRS §339.035 governs bond claims. Claimants must provide bond claim notice within 30 days of last furnishing, and suit must be filed between 90 days and 6 months after last furnishing. National Lien & Bond provides attorney-network compliance and recovery services to help Nevada construction professionals protect their payment rights.
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Nevada Mechanic Lien Law: Key Topics
Navigate the critical compliance areas for Nevada construction mechanic lien law.
Notice Requirements
Notice of Right to Mechanic Lien before commencing (GC) or within 31 days of first furnishing (subs/suppliers) served upon property owner
Mechanic Lien Deadlines
Mechanic Lien recording within 90 days after completion or cessation of work for all claimants under NRS §108.221 et seq.
Mechanic Lien Enforcement Deadlines
Suit within 6 months of mechanic lien recording; public works bond claims between 90 days and 6 months after last furnishing
Frequently Asked Questions
What statute governs mechanic liens in Nevada?
Mechanic's liens in Nevada are governed by NRS §108.221 et seq. Public works bond claims are governed by NRS §339.035.
Is a preliminary notice required to file a mechanic lien in Nevada?
Yes. General contractors must give a Notice of Right to Mechanic Lien before commencing work. Subcontractors and suppliers must serve a Notice of Right to Mechanic Lien upon the owner within 31 days of first furnishing.
What is the deadline to file a mechanic lien in Nevada?
All claimants must record their mechanic lien within 90 days after the completion of the work of improvement or cessation of labor under NRS §108.221 et seq.
How does Nevada mechanic lien law differ from other states?
Nevada requires all parties to serve a Notice of Right to Mechanic Lien, with general contractors required to provide notice before commencing work and subs/suppliers within 31 days. The 90-day filing period runs from completion or cessation.
What are the notice requirements for Nevada public works bond claims?
Claimants must provide written bond claim notice within 30 days of last furnishing. Suit must be filed between 90 days and 6 months after last furnishing under NRS §339.035.
What is the deadline to file suit to enforce a Nevada construction mechanic lien?
Suit must be commenced within 6 months of the date the mechanic lien was recorded. For public works bond claims, suit must be filed between 90 days and 6 months after last furnishing.