In Nevada, the Notice of Right to Lien must be served within 31 days of first furnishing labor or materials, under NRS 108.245.
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- Notice Type
- Notice of Right to Lien
- Deadline
- 31 days from first furnishing
- Statute
- NRS 108.245
- State
- Nevada (NV)
- Primary Source
- Official statute text →
Statutory Warning Text
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO LIEN The undersigned hereby informs you that he/she has furnished or will furnish labor or materials or both on the property described herein. A lien may be claimed for all labor or materials furnished within the time limitations set forth in NRS 108.245.
Who Must File
All claimants except direct contractors and laborers. This includes subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment lessors.
Who Is Exempt
Direct contractors who have a contract directly with the property owner, and laborers (wage earners).
Deadline Details
Deadline: 31 days from first furnishing of labor, services, or materials
Special Note: For residential projects, Nevada requires an additional Notice of Intent to Lien to be served at least 15 days before recording the actual lien. This is separate from the preliminary Notice of Right to Lien.
Service Requirements
The notice must be served by certified mail or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the owner and the general contractor. The notice must follow the prescribed statutory form.
Common Compliance Issues in Nevada
Disclaimer: The following are frequently cited issues based on statutory requirements. This is NOT legal advice. Consult a Nevada-licensed construction attorney for guidance on your specific situation.
1Residential Project 15-Day Rule
For residential projects, subcontractors must also serve a separate Notice of Intent to Lien at least 15 days before recording the actual mechanic's lien.
Prevention: Clearly classify projects as residential vs. commercial in your software to trigger the correct secondary deadlines.
Ref: NRS 108.2406
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for a Nevada Notice of Right to Lien?
The notice must be delivered at any time after the first delivery of materials or performance of labor, but it only protects work provided up to 31 days prior to the date the notice is delivered.
This is general information based on Nevada statutes, not legal advice.
NRS 108.245(1)