A Preliminary Notice (Pre-Lien) must be sent within 20 days of first furnishing labor, services, or materials on a California construction project. Missing this deadline can permanently forfeit your lien rights.
Get StartedA Mechanics Lien gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers the right to foreclose on a property if they are not paid. It is protected by the California Constitution and must be Filed within 90 days of project completion.
Get StartedUnique to California, a Stop Notice freezes construction funds held by a public agency or lender — preventing disbursement to the general contractor until your payment claim is resolved. Required on public works where a Mechanics Lien cannot be filed.
Get StartedOn state public works and large commercial projects, a Payment Bond assures that subcontractors and suppliers will be paid if the general contractor defaults. A Bond Claim is your remedy when that assurance must be enforced.
Get StartedOnce you have been paid, the recorded lien must be released. California law provides four release types. Failing to release a lien after payment can result in penalties.
Get StartedWhen a Notice of Completion is recorded on a project, it triggers shortened lien deadlines — as few as 30 days for subcontractors and suppliers in California. Cover Me monitors county recordings and alerts you the moment a completion is filed.
Get StartedLien waivers document the exchange of payment for the release of lien rights. We ensure you never inadvertently waive rights you intend to keep.
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