Commencement notice (Private): No.
Completion notice (Private): Optional.
Preliminary lien notice (Private): Not required.
Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.
Lien claim (Private): 1 year and 45 days after substantial completion of the project.
Deadline to file suit (Private): 3 months after entry of an order directing lien to attach.
Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 150% of the lien value.
Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.
Special notes: Time period for filing lien can be reduced to 45 days after project completion if a Notice of Completion is filed.
Disclaimer: This information was published on January 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by Hawaii since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.