Question 1

How fast can I send a preliminary lien notice with LienFlash?

Accepted Answer

Most users complete and mail their state-compliant preliminary notice in under 2 minutes. LienFlash sends it via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt the same business day.

Question 2

How much does it cost to send a notice?

Accepted Answer

$24.99 per single notice — flat fee, no hidden charges. Pro Monthly ($49) and Pro Annual ($399) plans include bundled notice volumes for active subcontractors.

Question 3

Which states does LienFlash currently support?

Accepted Answer

LienFlash currently files preliminary notices in Florida, California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, and Texas. Additional states are added based on demand — join the waitlist on any state guide page to be notified.

Question 4

Will my notice hold up in court?

Accepted Answer

Every LienFlash template is attorney-vetted and matches the statutory language for each supported state. Notices are mailed via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt — the standard most state statutes recommend or require for valid service.

Question 5

What's the difference between a notice and a demand letter?

Accepted Answer

A preliminary notice is prevention — you file it early to protect your lien rights on a job. A demand letter is for when you're already owed: it formally demands payment, sets a deadline, and documents everything by certified mail. Notice protects the next job; demand fights for the last one.

Question 6

When should I send a demand letter instead of a notice?

Accepted Answer

If your notice deadline has passed, or an invoice is overdue and calls aren't working, the demand letter is your tool. If you're still inside the filing window on a job, file the notice first — it's the stronger protection.

Question 7

Does LienFlash collect the debt for me?

Accepted Answer

No. We prepare and mail your demand letter — attorney-vetted, certified, on the record. It's your letter, sent professionally. We're not a collection agency and we don't take a percentage; it's a flat $79.

Question 8

Will sending this start a legal fight?

Accepted Answer

Usually the opposite. A formal, documented demand makes paying the easy path — it shows you're keeping records and following the process. Most disputes are about attention, not refusal.

Question 9

What happens if they still don't pay?

Accepted Answer

The next step is a mechanics lien, which has its own deadline in your state. The demand letter creates the dated, certified record that comes before it. Whether a lien is right for your situation is worth a conversation with a construction attorney.

Question 10

Is this legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. LienFlash prepares documents and mails them certified. We're a technology platform, not a law firm.

Question 11

How fast does it mail?

Accepted Answer

Your letter is ready to review in about two minutes. Once you approve and pay, we prepare it for USPS Certified Mail and email you the moment it's mailed with your tracking number.

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