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Washington
RCW 60.04.011 et seq.
Notice Required
Notice Deadline
60 Days
Lien Filing Deadline
90 days after completion
Public Bond Threshold
$200,000 for public projects
Overview
Washington requires a Notice to Customer with detailed owner protection language within 60 days of first furnishing.
Who Must Send Notice
- Subcontractors
- Material suppliers
- Equipment lessors
Who Receives Notice
- Property owner
Key Requirements
- 160-day Notice to Customer deadline
- 2Notice must include owner protection warnings
- 390-day lien filing deadline
- 4Claim of lien must be recorded
Important Notice
Washington's notice includes detailed information helping owners understand and protect their rights.
Timeline Summary
1
First Furnishing
Day 0
2
Notice Deadline
Day 60
3
Lien Filing
90 days after completion
4
Enforcement
8 months from recording to foreclose