Utah Lien and SCR Filing Forms

The State Construction Registry (SCR) Preliminary Notice and Notice of Commencement are crucial filings that must be completed 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials to a project.

• Preserves your right to file a mechanic's lien on private projects
• Preserves your right to make a payment bond claim on public projects
• Required for all construction projects over $30,000
• Must include specific project and party information
• Failure to file can result in loss of lien rights

This is the most important filing to protect your payment rights!

Note: A Notice of Commencement only needs to be filed by general contractors on public projects.

A Mechanic's Lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid construction work or materials supplied.

• Must be filed within 180 days of last work on residential projects
• Must be filed within 180 days on commercial projects
• Requires a valid preliminary notice to have been filed
• Creates a security interest in the property
• Can lead to foreclosure if unpaid

This powerful tool helps ensure you get paid for your work.

A Release of Lien formally removes a mechanic's lien from the property records once payment has been received.

• Required after full payment is received
• Must be filed within 10 days of satisfaction in Utah
• Clears the property title
• Can be conditional or unconditional
• Penalties may apply for failure to release

Professional practice includes prompt lien releases upon payment.

Lien foreclosure is the legal process to enforce a mechanic's lien and force the sale of the property to satisfy the debt.

• Must be initiated within 180 days of filing the lien
• Requires filing a lawsuit in district court
• Can result in forced sale of the property
• Often leads to settlement negotiations
• Legal representation strongly recommended

This is the final step to enforce payment through your lien rights.