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PREPARING THE NEW MEXICO MECHANICS LIEN Every mechanics lien typically must contain the owner's name, a general description of the property and location, the name of the hiring party, the first and last date of work a description of the work performed, and the amount of money owed.

New Mexico mechanics' liens filed by persons that have a contract directly with the owner must be filed within 120 days of the completion of the contract. All other potential New Mexico mechanics lien claimants have 90 days after completion of the Project to file a New Mexico mechanics lien.

The lien must be signed and verified under oath (notarized). Once completed, a lien should be filed and recorded with the county recorder's office in the county where the property is located. You are not required to serve the lien upon the property owner, as filing the lien is considered sufficient notice under NM law.

Once entered, a judgment is enforceable in New Mexico for fourteen years and cannot be renewed.

After you file your lien and serve it on the owner, your lien is valid for 2 years in New Mexico. That means you have 2 years to enforce your lien claim unless it's extended. After you receive payment, it's a good idea to release your lien claim.

About New Mexico Notice of Intent to Lien Form No one wants to be forced to file a mechanics lien, and this document gives all of the parties involved one final chance to take care of the payment issues on a project. This form advises the party that a lien will be filed if payment is not received within 10 days.