Commencement notice (Private): No.
Completion notice (Private): No.
Preliminary lien notice (Private): Not required.
Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.
Lien claim (Private): 90 days after the earlier of termination or completion of the project.
Deadline to file suit (Private): 180 days after filing lien.
Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, in an amount determined by the Court upon application by owner (hearing required).
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 District of Columbia since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Lien Law and Prompt Pay Map for information on other states.