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Alaska
AS 34.35.050-120
Notice Required
Notice Deadline
15 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
120 days after completion
Public Bond Threshold
$100,000 for public projects
Overview
Alaska requires a Notice of Right to Lien to be filed within 15 days of first furnishing. This is one of the shorter preliminary notice deadlines in the country.
Who Must Send Notice
- All potential lien claimants
Who Receives Notice
- Property owner
- Prime contractor
Key Requirements
- 115-day preliminary notice deadline is strictly enforced
- 2Notice must identify the property and describe materials/labor
- 3Lien filing deadline is 120 days after completion
- 4Stop notices available for public and private projects
Important Notice
Alaska's short 15-day deadline requires immediate action upon starting work.
Timeline Summary
1
First Furnishing
Day 0
2
Notice Deadline
Day 15
3
Lien Filing
120 days after completion
4
Enforcement
6 months from recording to enforce