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The purpose of Indiana's mechanic's lien statute is to provide a contractor a remedy for unpaid labor or materials furnished to the improvement of real property. Information on specific requirements for filing a mechanic's lien and release can be found in Indiana Code 32-28-3 and 32-28-6 .

Filing deadlines For residential projects in Indiana, the deadline to file a mechanics lien in Indiana is 60 days from the last date that the contractor or supplier provided services, labor, or materials.

About Indiana 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.

Enforcement: Foreclosing on an Indiana Mechanic's Lien The lien may be enforced by filing a complaint in the circuit or superior court of the county where the property is located. Under Indiana Code § 32-28-3-6, if the lien is not enforced within one year, it becomes void.

In Indiana, a lien mechanic's lien generally remains an encumbrance on the property for one year from the date on which the lien was received for recording.

Where do I file and record an Indiana mechanics lien? Indiana mechanics liens are documents recorded with the county recorder's office. For your mechanics lien to be valid, you must record it in the office of the county where the job is physically located.

Indiana Lien Removal: Paying It Off The most simple way to remove a lien in Indiana is to simply to pay it off. A lien is a balance of money that must be paid before a property is sold. It simply attaches to your property like a mini-loan or mini-mortgage that must be eventually paid off.

The lien may be enforced by filing a complaint in the circuit or superior court of the county where the property is located. Under Indiana Code § 32-28-3-6, if the lien is not enforced within one year, it becomes void.