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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