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To attach the lien, the creditor registers the judgment with the office of probate court in any Alabama county where the debtor owns property now or may own property in the future.

Alabama Code § 35-11-210 stipulates that liens can be claimed for work, labor, or material constituting an improvement. The term ?improvement? is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Suit to commence / enforce lien is due 6 months after debt becomes due. An action to enforce a mechanics lien in Alabama must be filed within 6 months after the debt becomes due (the amount becoming due is defined as the date the last item of work or labor has been performed).

File A Lien If there is not direct contract with owner, a Notice of Unpaid Lien must be provided to the owner before filing for lien. If a supplier of materials only, may provide Notice to Owner prior to supplying materials to obtain the same lien rights as a general contractor.

All lien claimants, except an original contractor must give notice prior to filing a verified statement of lien. The notice must be given in writing to the owner stating that a lien is claimed, setting forth the amount and the subject of the lien, and the person or entity from whom it is owning. Ala. Code § 35-11-218.

A verifying statement of lien must be filed in the office of the Judge of Probate of the county where the subject property is located. Ala. Code § 35-11-213. When the property is located in more than one county, the verified statement must be filed in each county where the land is located.