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File a Surety Bond The district court will hold the surety bond and remove the lien. However, you will unfortunately not have access to the money until either the contractor forecloses on the surety bond or you can prove the lien is unenforceable.

Correctly File Your Lien: The lien must be filed in the county clerk's office of the Colorado county where all or a majority of the property is located. Make sure to consult with the county clerk's office you are filing in to see if they also have any county specific requirements for filing.

When a person or entity files a spurious lien, Colorado law provides for an expedited process whereby a property owner can dispose of this lien. Under this law, a property owner can file a petition in Court, and the Court will issue an order to the person or entity that filed the lien to explain why the lien is valid.

How long does a judgment lien last in Colorado? A judgment lien in Colorado will remain attached to the debtor's property (even if the property changes hands) for six years.

File your lien claim with the Colorado county recorder Deliver your completed lien form to the recorder's office in the Colorado county where the property is located, and pay the filing fee. You will also need to include an Affidavit of Service, affirming the delivery of the notice of intent.

Colorado requires all potential lien claimants to serve a Notice of Intent to Lien on the property owner 10 days before filing. General contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and most others must file a Colorado mechanics lien within 4 months after last providing services or materials.