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A subcontractor's right to a lien through subrogation is waived if the contractor signs a lien waiver before the subcontractor has perfected their lien on the property. North Carolina has no requirement that a lien waiver must be notarized.

North Carolina Notice of Lien Agents As a result, pursuant to North Carolina law, any owner who contracts for work of at least $30,000, must designate a lien agent to receive notice from potential lien claimants.

In North Carolina, a lien claimant has 120 days from the date of last furnishing to complete these 3 steps: Fill out a mechanics lien form that meets NC requirements. ... File the lien with the county recorder's office. ... Serve a copy of the lien on the property owner.

Notice to Lien Agent required within 15 days from first furnishing labor and/or materials. Lien filed and served within 120 days from last furnishing labor or materials. An action to enforce a North Carolina mechanics lien must be initiated within 180 days after the claimant's last furnishing of labor or materials.

The claim of lien on real property must be filed within 120 days from the date when labor or materials were last furnished to the project. The claim of lien must comply with the form that is set forth in NCGS 44A-12, which includes a certification that the lien has been served on all necessary parties.

Finally, in North Carolina, a lien on real property must also be perfected by filing a lawsuit in the county where the property upon which work was performed is located. The lawsuit must be filed within 180 days from the date of last substantial furnishing of labor and/or materials on the property.