GENERAL RULES

Washington State

Private Works

Notice:	Within 10 calendar days from first delivery on residences.
	Within 60 calendar days from first delivery on commercial.

Lien:

Within 90 calendar days from the last date on site or delivery.

Suit:

Within 8 months from date of Lien.

Public Works

Notice:

Within 10 calendar days from first delivery for Bond and Retention.

Claim:

No later than 30 days from acceptance of entire project for Bond and Retention.

Suit:

Within 8 months from date of Lien.

Other BASIC rules for NorthWestern states. besides Washington, are listed below. Located on this site, you will also find a Notice and Lien Request Form. Please make it a master.

These are GENERAL RULES ONLY. They are not a substitute for seeking legal counsel for specific problems.

We look forward to working closely with you. Again our thanks.

	Sincerely,
	Construction Credit Corporation
	Joy A. Tansey - President

COLORADO

Private Works

Notice:	10 days prior to filing Lien
Lien:	4 months from the last day on the job
Suit:	6 months from date of Lien

Public Works

Notice:	Not required
Claim:	90 days from the last day on the job

Suit:	6 months from completion of the project

OREGON

Private Works

Notice:	8 working days from the first day on the job
Lien:	75 days from the last day on the job
Suit:	4 months from date of the Lien

Public Works

Notice:	Not required
Claim:	120 days from the last day on the job

Suit:	2 years from the last day on the job

UTAH

Private Works

Notice:	Filed with Utah State Construction Registry within 20 days of the first day on the job. We also recommend a standard Notice also be sent to the owner and the General Contract witin 20 days of the first day on job
Lien:	Within 90 days from the last day on the job
Suit:	180 days from date of Lien, or for a residence, within 180 days of the last day on the job

Public Works

Notice:	Not required
Claim:	90 days from the last day on the job

Suit:

1 years from the last day on the job