Utah Lien and SCR Filing Forms

The State Construction Registry (SCR) Preliminary Notice is a crucial filing that must be completed within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials to a project.

• Preserves your right to file a construction 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!

A Notice of Commencement is filed with the State Construction Registry to formally establish the start of a construction project.

• Required to be filed by general contractors on public projects
• Establishes the official record of the project on the SCR
• Must include project details and party information
• Helps protect the payment rights of all parties on the project

General contractors on public projects — don't skip this step.

A Construction 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 construction 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.

A Lien Demand Letter is a formal notice sent to the property owner or general contractor warning that a construction lien will be filed if payment is not made.

• Puts the owing party on formal notice
• Often prompts payment before a lien is necessary
• Creates a documented paper trail of your collection efforts
• A smart step before escalating to a lien filing

Give them fair warning — and a chance to pay before you file.

A Bond Claim Letter is a formal demand sent to the surety company on a bonded project to collect unpaid amounts owed to you.

• Used on public projects or bonded private projects
• Puts the surety on notice of your claim
• Often resolves the payment issue without the need for further escalation
• A critical first step before pursuing bond claim litigation

An effective way to get paid without going to court.

An Intent to Foreclose Demand Letter is sent after a lien has been filed, notifying the property owner that you intend to pursue foreclosure if payment is not received.

• Sent after a construction lien has already been filed
• Gives the property owner a final opportunity to pay
• Often leads to settlement before litigation is needed
• A recommended step before initiating lien foreclosure

One last chance to resolve it before heading to court.

Lien foreclosure is the legal process to enforce a construction 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.