No Preliminary Notice Required

    Mississippi Preliminary Notice Requirements for Contractors [2026]

    MS — Miss. Code § 85-7-131

    Disclaimer: LienFlash is a document preparation platform, not a law firm. The statutory information below is provided for educational purposes and reflects state law as of 2026. Consult a qualified construction attorney licensed in Mississippi for legal advice specific to your situation.

    Quick Facts

    Notice Required

    No

    Notice Type

    None Required

    Statute

    Miss. Code § 85-7-131

    Deadline

    N/A

    Delivery Method

    N/A

    Lien Filing Window

    12 months to file lien

    Key Fact: Mississippi

    Mississippi does not require any preliminary notice and provides one of the longest lien filing windows in the country at 12 months from last furnishing.

    Understanding Mississippi Requirements

    Mississippi does not require a preliminary notice to preserve mechanics lien rights. Under Miss. Code § 85-7-131, claimants can file a mechanics lien directly within the statutory filing window (12 months to file lien).

    While no preliminary notice is legally required in Mississippi, sending a voluntary notice is considered a best practice. It establishes a paper trail, puts property owners on notice of your involvement, and can help resolve payment disputes before they escalate to lien filing.

    LienFlash is expanding to help contractors in Mississippi send voluntary preliminary notices as a payment protection best practice. Even in states without a notice requirement, proactive communication significantly reduces the risk of non-payment.

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