Kansas mechanics lien deadlines for contractors
A plain-English summary of how a contractor, subcontractor or supplier protects payment with a mechanics lien in Kansas. 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: original contractor (60-1101); subs/suppliers (60-1103)
- NTO: residential, warning statement mailed to owner is a condition of sub lien (60-1103a), claims $250 or less exempt. NOC: none (notice of intent to perform for new residential, 60-1103b)
- Claim: original contractor 4 months; subs/suppliers 3 months (non-residential can extend to 5 months). Foreclosure: 1 year from filing (60-1105)
- Waiver forms: none. Residential: 1-2 family warning statement
Source and last verified
Official source: https://www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/laws/060_000_0000_chapter/060_011_0000_article/060_011_0003_section/060_011_0003_k. 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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