Commencement notice (Private): No.
Completion notice (Private): No.
Preliminary lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - Not required but recommended. Serve prior to commencing work.
Pre-lien notice (Private): Prime contractor - Not required; Subcontractor - Prior to filing lien claim.
Lien claim (Private): Prime contractor - 6 months after last furnishing labor/materials; Subcontractor - 4 months after last furnishing labor/materials.
Deadline to file suit (Private): 6 months after last furnishing labor/materials.
Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 100% of the lien value plus interest thereon at 8% per year for three years plus $100.
Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.
Disclaimer: This information was published on January 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by Alabama since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.