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Nebraska mechanics lien deadlines for contractors

A plain-English summary of how a contractor, subcontractor or supplier protects payment with a mechanics lien in Nebraska. 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: anyone under real estate improvement contract (52-131)
  • NTO: optional notice of right to assert lien (52-135); caps lien against protected owner (52-136). NOC: optional (52-145)
  • Claim: 120 days after final furnishing (52-137). Foreclosure: enforceable 2 years after recording (52-140); lapses if no suit within 30 days of written demand
  • Waiver forms: none (52-144). Residential: protected-party rules (owner-occupied, up to 4 units)

Source and last verified

Official source: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=52-137. 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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Nebraska mechanics lien deadlines for contractors