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Protect Your Right To Get Paid

Thousands of contractors trust us to handle preliminary notices, mechanics liens, and lien releases from start to finish.

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$250M+

Collected for Clients

27

Years of Experience

100%

Accurate and Timely Filing

Northwest Lien has been a great partner for our business. They take the guess work out and make the process simple and stress-free.

Christine Wright

SERVPRO of Tacoma

SERVICES

Everything You Need To Get Paid

Whether you are protecting future work or recovering payment you are already owed, we have you covered.

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Mechanics Lien

A mechanics lien is your strongest legal tool to recover payment. Once filed, it attaches to the property and puts pressure on the owner to resolve the debt before they can sell or refinance.

Details:

  • Filed directly with the county recorder
  • Covers labor, materials, and equipment costs
  • Processed within 5 business days
  • 48-hour rush processing available
File a Mechanics Lien

Protect Yourself

Preliminary Notice

A preliminary notice protects your ability to file a lien if you do not get paid. It must be sent early in the project. Once the work is done, this window closes.

Details:

  • Preserves your lien rights before work is complete
  • Sent to the property owner and general contractor
  • Required before a lien can be filed in most cases
  • Processed within 5 business days
File a Preliminary Notice

Avoid Future Disputes

Lien Release

A mechanics lien release officially removes a contractor’s or supplier’s recorded lien claim from a property once the liened amount has been fully paid or satisfied.

Details:

  • Confirms full payment is received
  • Required after payment to clear title
  • Removes the lien from county records
  • Processed within 5 business days
File a Lien Release

How It Works

Four Simple Steps. That’s it.

We designed our system to keep you out of the office and on the job site. Securing your rights takes just a few minutes.

Share Project Details

We ask the questions. You do not need to know the rules or the forms. Just tell us what you know about the job.

We Do The Research

Our team verifies the property owner, general contractor, and lender information to ensure absolute accuracy before anything is filed.

We File & Mail

We prepare the correct state-specific forms and send them via certified mail with tracking. You get a copy for your records.

Get Paid

Most of our clients hear from the property owner within days of filing. The lien does the work so you don’t have to.

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Check Your Deadline

Lien filing deadlines are strict and vary by state. Enter your details and we will tell you exactly how much time you have left.

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NW Lien is economical, knowledgeable, fast, and has maintained the same staff and high level of customer service for the 14 years of utilizing their services. Highly recommended to all contractors.

Jesse Gillet

CFO of Norkote, Inc.

TESTIMONIALS

Trusted By Contractors Across the West

Resources

Step-by-Step Lien State Guides

Every state has a strict deadline. Know yours. Updated for 2026.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to the questions we hear every day. Still have questions? Reach out to us anytime for assistance.

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If you have already finished the work and have not been paid, you need a mechanics lien. If you are still on the job and want to protect your right to payment, you need a preliminary notice.

Still not sure? Start an order, and we will confirm the right document for your situation before you pay anything.