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Notice of your intent to lien must be served on the property owner (who is in title as of the date the notice of intent is served) and principal contractor at least 10 days prior to recording the lien. The notice of intent should be served in person or mailed using registered or certified mail with return receipt.

Anyone who supplies labor or materials for a project can file a mechanic's lien. This includes general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. If a mechanic's lien is properly utilized, a contractor can force your home into foreclosure to get paid.

Lien claimants in Colorado must follow three steps to record a mechanic's lien. They must fill out the appropriate mechanic's lien form, send a Notice of Intent to Lien to the property owner, and file the Lien Claim with the county clerk.

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.

The action that was taken to enforce a lien is required six months after the completion or the last time services or materials were furnished. If a contractor was hired as a sub or as a laborer, they have four months after the last delivery of services or materials to file the lien.

A mechanic's lien is a lien granted by Colorado statute to any person who supplies labor, materials, equipment, machinery, or services which enhance the value of your property. The mechanic's lien law favors the contractor over the owner.