Wyoming, Texas, and Mississippi are the only states that require a person signing a lien waiver to have it notarized. The notarization requirement does not apply in Washington and Oregon, the two states we primarily serve at Northwest Lien.
Generally, a lien must be filed within 90 days of the completion of the work or improvement. Parties with a direct contract with the property owner must initiate a lawsuit to enforce a mechanics lien within 1 year after the completion of the work.