Indiana
Commercial and industrial projects do not require a pre-lien notice in Indiana. Those wishing to acquire a lien
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Illinois
There is a 60-day pre-lien notice for residential projects; 90 days notice for commercial projects. Any person (including a professional engineer) has a lien on any improved property as of the date of the contract
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Idaho
No pre-lien notice is required. Every professional engineer or licensed surveyor under contract who prepares or furnishes designs, plans, plats, maps, specifications, drawings, surveys, estimates of cost, on-site
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Hawaii
engineers are entitled to liens. Unlike most other states before you can file a lien you must get a permit from the court.
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Georgia
Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors do not have to file a pre-lien notice. Professional engineers may file a claim within 90 days after completion
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Florida
Design professionals are not required to serve a pre-lien notice. Any architect, engineer or surveyor may have a lien on real property improved for any money that is owed him or her rendered
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No pre-lien notice is necessary. DC Code allows general contractors who have supplied labor or materials for the erection improvement, repair or addition to a building to file a lien within 90 days
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Delaware
No pre-lien notice is necessary. Delaware permits any person who furnishes labor or material for the “erection, alteration, or repair of any structure” to obtain a lien
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Connecticut
Connecticut Lien Law says a pre-lien notice is required for those not having a direct contract with the owner anytime before starting the work to 90 days after finishing.
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Colorado
For a claimant to file a lien it first must serve the owner and principal contractor with a notice of intent to file a lien 10 days before the lien statement is filed
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