Virginia
For Virginia, preliminary notice required is conditional — required on residential (1-4 family) projects where owner designates a Mechanics Lien Agent on the building permit; not required on commercial projects; notice name is Preliminary Notice; notice deadline — gc (days) is 30; notice deadline — sub/supplier (days) is 30; lien recording deadline — gc (days) is 90, recorded from its source on 2026-08-14.
- State
- Virginia verified
- Preliminary notice required
- conditional — required on residential (1-4 family) projects where owner designates a Mechanics Lien Agent on the building permit; not required on commercial projects our reading
- Notice name
- Preliminary Notice verified
- Notice deadline — GC (days)
- 30 verified
- Notice deadline — sub/supplier (days)
- 30 verified
- Lien recording deadline — GC (days)
- 90 verified
- Lien recording deadline — sub/supplier (days)
- 90 verified
- Enforcement deadline (days)
- 180
- Lien scope
- unpaid balance our reading
- Late notice consequence
- forfeiture our reading
- Statute
- Va. Code §43-1 et seq. verified
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What the source says
90-day notice for remote claimants, and a one-year deadline to sue on covered public contracts. Read the Guide <https://www.mechanicslien.com/blog/thing-consider-filing-mechanics-lien-in-virginia> 10 Things to Consider When Filing a Mechanics Lien in Virginia Virginia mechanics lien filing involves the unpaid-balance rule, preliminary notice and lien deadlines, licensing, notarization, and mailing requirements. Read the Guide Frequently Asked Questions What statute governs mechanic liens in Virginia? Mechanic liens in Virginia are governed by Va. Code §43-1 et seq. (§43-1 to §43-23.2 for mechanic liens, §43-64 to §43-71 for enforcement). Public works payment bonds are governed by Va. Code §2-2-4337, requiring a 100% bond on contracts over $100,000. Is a preliminary notice required to file a mechanic lien in Virginia? For residential projects (1-2 family dwellings) where a Mechanic's Lien Agent is designated on the building permit, notice must be given to the agent within 30 days of first performance or 30 days after permit issuance.
— mechanicslien.com, retrieved 2026-08-14
Source
- mechanicslien.comhttps://mechanicslien.com/virginia