Pre-Filing Notice Only

    Delaware Preliminary Notice Requirements for Contractors [2026]

    DE — Del. Code tit. 25 § 2710

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    Quick Facts

    Notice Required

    Yes

    Notice Type

    Notice of Intent to File Lien

    Statute

    Del. Code tit. 25 § 2710

    Deadline

    10 days before filing lien

    Delivery Method

    Certified mail

    Key Fact: Delaware

    Delaware requires a 10-day pre-filing notice before a mechanics lien can be recorded. No project-start preliminary notice is needed.

    Understanding Delaware Requirements

    Delaware does not require a preliminary notice at the start of a project. Instead, under Del. Code tit. 25 § 2710, claimants must send a Notice of Intent to File Lien 10 days before filing lien to preserve their right to record a mechanics lien.

    While Delaware does not mandate a project-start notice, the pre-filing notice requirement is still a critical step. Failing to send the Notice of Intent to File Lien within the required timeframe will prevent you from recording a valid mechanics lien.

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