The Letter That Gets You Paid
When payment is overdue, an Intent to Lien letter is your most powerful tool. It tells the owner you're serious—and in most cases, gets you paid without ever filing a lien.
Your Final Warning Before Filing
An Intent to Lien (also called a Notice of Intent to File Mechanics Lien) is a formal demand letter that notifies the property owner you will file a mechanics lien if payment isn't received by a specific deadline.
Professional Demand Letter
State-compliant template with all required legal language
Customizable Payment Deadline
Choose 10, 15, or 30 days for the owner to respond
USPS Certified Mail
Sent with tracking and proof of delivery
Full Documentation
Proof of service PDF for your records and attorney
Why It Works
Property owners take Intent to Lien letters seriously because a filed lien clouds their title, making it difficult to sell or refinance. Most prefer to pay rather than deal with the consequences.
Pricing
Includes professional template, certified mail delivery, tracking, and proof of service.
Intent to Lien
Last step before filing
Notice of Intent to File Mechanics Lien for unpaid labor and materials on the Harbor View Condos project...
Intent to Lien letters often accelerate payment without filing
How It Works
Select Job
Choose the unpaid job from your dashboard
Generate Letter
We create a state-compliant demand letter
Certified Mail
Printed and mailed via USPS with tracking
Get Proof
Receive proof of service for your records
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an Intent to Lien the same as filing a lien?
No. An Intent to Lien is a formal demand letter warning that you will file a mechanics lien if payment isn't received. It's a powerful negotiation tool that often results in payment without the need to actually file a lien.
When should I send an Intent to Lien?
Send an Intent to Lien when payment is significantly overdue and initial collection attempts have failed. It's best to send it while you still have time to file an actual lien if needed—check your state's lien deadline.
Do I need an attorney to send an Intent to Lien?
No, you can send an Intent to Lien yourself. However, if you need to actually file a mechanics lien, you should consult with a construction attorney to ensure proper filing.
What information is included in the letter?
The letter includes the property address, owner information, amount owed, description of work performed, payment deadline, and a clear statement of intent to file a mechanics lien if payment is not received.
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