Quick Facts
Notice Required
Conditional
Notice Type
Notice of Identification + Notice of Intent
Statute
Wis. Stat. § 779.02
Deadline
60 days identification + 30 days intent
Delivery Method
Certified mail or personal delivery
Key Fact: Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a two-step notice system: a 60-day Notice of Identification followed by a 30-day Notice of Intent before a lien can be filed.
Understanding Wisconsin Requirements
Wisconsin has a conditional preliminary notice requirement under Wis. Stat. § 779.02. The Notice of Identification + Notice of Intent 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 Wisconsin depends on project-specific conditions, subcontractors and suppliers must verify whether a Notice of Identification + Notice of Intent is needed on each individual job. Missing a required notice when conditions are met can forfeit lien rights entirely.
LienFlash is building support for Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin
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