Commencement notice (Private): No.
Completion notice (Private): No.
Preliminary lien notice (Private): 15 days after commencing work. Also if optional Notice of Contract is filed by the general contractor, Notice of Subcontract is also required.
Pre-lien notice (Private): Not required.
Lien claim (Private): 120 days after last furnishing labor/materials.
Deadline to file suit (Private): 180 days after last furnishing labor/materials.
Bonding permitted (Private): Yes, must be 125% of the lien value.
Statutory lien waiver form (Private): No.
Special notes: Notices posted on https://www.liensnc.com/file-an-appointment.html; Owner must designate Mechanic’s Lien Agent before project on website.
Disclaimer: This information was published on January 1, 2020. Please contact Josh Levy, Eric Meier or Samantha Schacht for modifications made by North Carolina since that date. Visit our 50-State Construction Law Map for information on other states.