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North Carolina
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 44A-7 et seq.
Notice Required
Notice Deadline
120 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
120 days after last furnishing
Public Bond Threshold
$300,000 for public projects
Overview
North Carolina requires a Notice of Subcontract for subcontractors and suppliers to preserve lien rights.
Who Must Send Notice
- Subcontractors
- Material suppliers
Who Receives Notice
- Property owner
- General contractor
Key Requirements
- 1Notice of Subcontract required
- 2120-day deadline from first furnishing
- 3Claim of Lien on Real Property filed
- 4Residential projects have consumer protections
Important Notice
North Carolina's Notice of Subcontract is filed, not just sent to the parties.
Timeline Summary
1
First Furnishing
Day 0
2
Notice Deadline
Day 120
3
Lien Filing
120 days after last furnishing
4
Enforcement
180 days from completion to enforce