Quick Facts
Notice Required
Conditional
Notice Type
Notice to Contractor/Owner
Statute
O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.5
Deadline
30 days from first furnishing
Delivery Method
Certified mail or statutory agent
Key Fact: Georgia
Georgia only requires a preliminary notice if a Notice of Commencement has been filed on the project. If no NOC is filed, no notice is needed.
Understanding Georgia Requirements
Georgia has a conditional preliminary notice requirement under O.C.G.A. § 44-14-361.5. The Notice to Contractor/Owner is only required under specific circumstances, such as when a Notice of Commencement has been filed on the project or when the work involves certain property types.
Because the notice requirement in Georgia depends on project-specific conditions, subcontractors and suppliers must verify whether a Notice to Contractor/Owner is needed on each individual job. Missing a required notice when conditions are met can forfeit lien rights entirely.
LienFlash is building support for Georgia's conditional notice requirements. When we launch, our platform will help you determine whether notice is required and automate the filing process when it is.
LienFlash is Coming to Georgia
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