Arizona mechanics lien deadlines for contractors
A plain-English summary of how a contractor, subcontractor or supplier protects payment with a mechanics lien in Arizona. Last checked 2026-10-05. This is general information, not legal advice. Verify with your attorney before you rely on any deadline.
The rules at a glance
- Who: licensed contractors, registered professionals, subs, suppliers, laborers (ARS 33-981)
- NTO: 20 days after first furnishing, to owner, original contractor and lender (33-992.01); wage laborers exempt. NOC: none required; owner may record notice of completion (33-993)
- Claim: 120 days after completion, or 60 days after recorded notice of completion (33-993). Foreclosure: 6 months after recording + lis pendens (33-998)
- Waiver forms: yes, 4 statutory forms (33-1008). Residential: no lien on owner-occupied dwelling unless claimant contracted directly in writing with owner-occupant (33-1002)
Source and last verified
Official source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/33/00993.htm. Last verified 2026-10-05. Deadlines often differ for residential and commercial projects and change when the law changes. Verify with your attorney.
How BossHours helps
BossHours loads state rules into the app and shows a verify-with-your-attorney note beside each one, so notices and waivers are prepared from your job records. It does not give legal advice.
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