Pro guide
Colorado lien deadlines for pros
General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.
The time limits in the statute itself (C.R.S. 38-22). Miss one and the lien can be lost.
Quick dates: lien deadline dates tool.
What the sources say
| Topic | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of intent | At least 10 days before filing the lien statement, serve the owner and the prime contractor by personal service or registered/certified mail (return receipt), and record an affidavit of service with the statement. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| What the statement says | Owner name, claimant, who furnished the work, contractor (if you are a sub), property description and amount due; signed and sworn. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| File within 4 months | Most claimants: before 4 months after your last labor or materials. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Day/piece labor | Labor by the day or piece, without furnishing labor or materials: within 2 months after completion. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
| Sue within 6 months | The lien ends after 6 months from last work or completion unless you start a lawsuit and record a notice of it within that time. | Source page checked 2026-11-02 |
Not confirmed yet
- Unknown Exceptions under 38-22-109(10)-(11) for your job — talk to an attorney.
- Unknown An official Colorado lien waiver form — none found.
Checked 2026-11-02. General information, not legal advice.