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Delaware
Del. Code Ann. tit. 25, § 2701 et seq.
No Notice Required
Notice Deadline
30 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
30 days after substantial completion
Public Bond Threshold
$50,000 for public projects
Overview
Delaware has a relatively short 30-day deadline for filing mechanics liens. No preliminary notice is required, but prompt action is essential.
Who Must Send Notice
- Subcontractors
- Material suppliers
Who Receives Notice
- Clerk of Superior Court
Key Requirements
- 1No preliminary notice required
- 2Very short 30-day filing deadline from completion
- 3Statement of claim must be filed with court clerk
- 4Lien binds only the improvement, not the land
Important Notice
Delaware's 30-day deadline is one of the shortest in the country. Act immediately upon project completion.
Timeline Summary
1
First Furnishing
Day 0
2
Notice Deadline
Day 30
3
Lien Filing
30 days after substantial completion
4
Enforcement
1 year from filing to enforce