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California Preliminary Notice: Private Works
California

California Preliminary Notice: Private Works

Instructions

Using This Notice

Required pre-condition for mechanics lien, stop payment notice, and payment bond claim rights on private works projects under Cal. Civ. Code § 8200 et seq. Must be served within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials. Service required on the owner, direct contractor, and any construction lender. Use the public works version (separately available) for projects on public property.

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Updated
November 15, 2024

The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation.

One notice, a larger project

Beyond This Notice

Serving this notice preserves lien and bond claim rights, but nonpayment on a private works project rarely stops at one filing. If the dispute reaches further, our California forms cover what tends to follow, or reach out directly with questions about how to use this one.