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Hawaii

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 507-41 et seq.

No Notice Required

Notice Deadline

45 Days

Lien Filing Deadline

45 days after completion

Public Bond Threshold

$25,000 for public projects

Overview

Hawaii does not require preliminary notice but has a relatively short 45-day lien filing deadline from project completion.

Who Must Send Notice
  • N/A - No preliminary notice required
Who Receives Notice
  • N/A
Key Requirements
  • 1No preliminary notice required
  • 245-day filing deadline from completion
  • 3Notice of completion can shorten deadline
  • 4Lien attaches to land and improvements
Important Notice

While no preliminary notice is required, sending one is good practice for project visibility.

Timeline Summary
1

First Furnishing

Day 0

2

Notice Deadline

Day 45

3

Lien Filing

45 days after completion

4

Enforcement

3 months from filing to enforce

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