Nebraska Mechanic's Lien Template

Filing Deadline

Construction lien must be recorded within 120 days after the claimant's final furnishing of services, labor, materials, or equipment to the project. Deadline is strict — missing it permanently extinguishes lien rights.

Clock starts: Date of the claimant's LAST furnishing of labor, materials, or services to the improvement (not the date of the original contract and not project completion by others).

Where to Record

County Register of Deeds in the county where the real estate is physically located. (In smaller Nebraska counties the County Clerk also serves as Register of Deeds.) For the largest county — Douglas County (Omaha) — file with the Douglas County Register of Deeds. Recording fees in Douglas County: $10.00 for the first page and $6.00 for each additional page. Filings accepted by mail, in person, or (in some counties) electronically.

Notarization

Required — document must be sworn before a notary.

Nebraska construction liens MUST be notarized before recording. The claimant (or authorized representative) signs in the presence of a notary public, who completes a jurat/acknowledgment. Registers of

Service Requirement

Within 10 days AFTER recording the lien, the claimant must send a copy of the recorded lien to the property owner (or reputed owner). Service is typically by certified mail, return receipt requested, to create proof of compliance — though Nebraska statute does not mandate a specific method as long as service is effected within 10 days. Failure to serve within 10 days can render the lien unenforceable against the owner. Keep the green card / certified mail receipt with the claim file.