Commencement notice (Private): No.
Completion notice (Private): Optional.
Preliminary lien notice (Private): 20 after first furnishing labor/materials.
Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.
Lien claim (Private): Earlier of 90 days after last furnishing labor/materials or filing of Notice of Completion.
Deadline to file suit (Private): 2 years after recording lien.
Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 150% of the lien value.
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 Montana since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.