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Ohio mechanics lien deadlines for contractors

A plain-English summary of how a contractor, subcontractor or supplier protects payment with a mechanics lien in Ohio. 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 contractors, subs, suppliers, laborers (ORC 1311.02)
  • NTO: notice of furnishing within 21 days of first work (1311.05). NOC: owner records before work and posts (1311.04)
  • Claim: affidavit within 60 days of last work for 1-2 family dwellings, otherwise 75 days (1311.06). Foreclosure: lien lasts 6 years (1311.13); void if no suit within 60 days after notice to commence suit (1311.11)
  • Waiver forms: none. Residential: 60-day filing, 1311.011

Source and last verified

Official source: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/chapter-1311. 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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Ohio mechanics lien deadlines for contractors