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    Seattle Contractors: Don't Let The 60 days Rule Cost You Your Paycheck.

    If you are working on a project in Seattle, WA, the clock is ticking. You must file your Notice of Right to Claim Lien within 60 days of first furnishing labor or materials (or 10 days for single-family residential remodels). File late, and your lien rights are permanently limited to work performed in the 60 days before you file — you lose protection for all earlier work. Don't float the GC for free.

    Word on the Street in Seattle

    "The 60-day rule in Washington gives you a little breathing room, but subs still procrastinate and miss it. I use the LienFlash Pro tier so I can fire off unlimited notices for every multi-family project we wrap in King County."

    — Jason E., Exterior Finishes

    Navigating the King County Recording Process

    In Washington, your preliminary notice must be served correctly before you ever step foot in the King County Recorder's Office to file a formal lien. We handle the USPS Certified Mail delivery to the property owner so you have the exact legal proof required by King County judges if a payment dispute escalates.

    Already finished the work?

    Already finished the work and still not paid?

    No account needed. A preliminary notice protects jobs you're starting. If the work is done and the money hasn't come, the next step is a formal demand letter — statute-cited, mailed certified, with tracking and proof of delivery.

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    Choose your next move

    Which one is you right now?

    Already owed money?

    You did the work. They haven't paid.

    A formal demand letter citing your state's lien law, mailed USPS Certified with tracking and a Certificate of Mailing.

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    Starting a new job?

    Protect it before there's a problem.

    File your preliminary notice in the first days of the job and keep your lien rights alive for the whole thing.

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    Protect a New Job

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    Legal Disclaimer: This page provides general information about Seattle mechanics lien law. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

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