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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.

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.

Colorado: Colorado's lien statute is relatively straightforward, and the written contract requirement is based on the contract price. The relevant part of the statute states that if the amount to be paid exceeds $500, the contract must be in writing in order to claim a mechanics lien.

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.

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.

File A Lien Claimants must file an action to enforce a mechanics lien in Colorado within 6 months after completion or last furnishing of services or materials; whichever is later. Colorado requires all potential lien claimants to serve a Notice of Intent to Lien on the property owner 10 days before filing.