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Before you actually record a South Dakota lien claim, you need to serve a copy of the lien claim on the property owner by registered or certified mail. You need to include a copy of the lien statement and the post office receipt when you file your claim at the register of deeds in your county.

About South Dakota Notice of Intent to Lien Form If a party is refusing to pay your claim or ignoring your phone calls, sending a Notice of Intent to Lien to that party, the prime contractor and/or the property owner can let them know you're serious about collecting and prioritize your payment.

How to file a mechanics lien in South Dakota Prepare your South Dakota mechanics lien form. ... Serve a copy of the South Dakota mechanics lien on the owner. ... Record the South Dakota mechanics lien with the Register of Deeds. ... Enforce/release the South Dakota mechanics lien.

Prior to filing a lien, a lienor who does not have a direct contract with the owner, must serve the owner with a Notice to Owner. The Notice to Owner must state the lienor's name and address, and a description of the real property and the nature of the services or materials being furnished.

Lien must be filed w/in 120 days after last labor or materials furnished. In South Dakota, an action to enforce a mechanics lien must be initiated within 6 years from the claimant's last furnishing labor or materials. Note that the property owner can dramatically shorten this deadline.

Private: REAL PROPERTY: Must be filed with Register of Deeds within 120 days after claimant's last work or delivery.