KS · Construction payment counsel
Kansas Mechanics Lien Attorney
Fred Shestopal and the My Lien Lawyer team prepare, serve, and enforce Kansas mechanics liens, preliminary notices, and public-project bond claims for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers — directly or with vetted Kansas local counsel where the state requires it.
What we handle on Kansas projects
Kansas does not require a preliminary notice on private commercial projects. Without that early notice step, claimants rely solely on properly timed lien recording to protect their payment rights.
Under K.S.A. 60-1101 / 60-1102, most Kansas claimants have 3 months after last furnishing to record a lien, though claimants contracting directly with the owner have 4 months, and commercial projects can extend that window to 5 months by filing a Notice of Extension. Because the deadline depends on the claimant's contractual tier, it is important to confirm which timeframe applies before assuming the standard 3-month period controls. We verify lien rights under K.S.A. 60-1101 / 60-1102 before anything is recorded.
A foreclosure lawsuit to enforce a Kansas mechanics lien must be commenced within one year of the date the lien was recorded. If payment still does not arrive, we take the claim into court rather than handing you a file.
Kansas does not statutorily require a preliminary or claim notice on public works payment bonds, leaving the specific bond's terms to control notice procedure. As a matter of recommended practice, claimants should still serve notice within 90 days of last furnishing to protect their position under the bond.
Know your Kansas deadlines first
Kansas mechanics liens are governed by K.S.A. 60-1101 and 60-1102, with public works bond claims addressed in K.S.A. 60-1111. Recording deadlines vary by claimant tier, ranging from three to five months after last furnishing.
A law firm, not a notice service
Filing bureaus and online lien tools mail documents on request. They cannot give you a legal opinion on whether you hold Kansas lien rights, cure a defective claim, respond when an owner demands suit, or appear in court. Every Kansas matter here is handled under an attorney-client relationship.
- Written analysis of your Kansas lien and bond rights before filing
- Certified mailing with proof of service retained in your file
- Deadline calendaring with reminders ahead of every statutory cutoff
- Foreclosure suit and collections handled by the same firm
See why a law firm matters, side by side with a filing service.
Kansas mechanics lien questions
Do I need a Kansas attorney to file a mechanics lien?
A filing service can mail documents, but it cannot tell you whether you actually hold lien rights in Kansas, fix a defective claim, or foreclose the lien if the money still does not come. My Lien Lawyer handles the analysis, the filing, and the enforcement as one engagement.
What are the key Kansas mechanics lien deadlines?
Under K.S.A. 60-1101 / 60-1102, most Kansas claimants have 3 months after last furnishing to record a lien, though claimants contracting directly with the owner have 4 months, and commercial projects can extend that window to 5 months by filing a Notice of Extension. Because the deadline depends on the claimant's contractual tier, it is important to confirm which timeframe applies before assuming the standard 3-month period controls. Kansas does not require a preliminary notice on private commercial projects. Without that early notice step, claimants rely solely on properly timed lien recording to protect their payment rights. Full detail, with statute citations, is on our Kansas mechanics lien law page.
Can you help on a Kansas public project?
Yes. Kansas does not statutorily require a preliminary or claim notice on public works payment bonds, leaving the specific bond's terms to control notice procedure. As a matter of recommended practice, claimants should still serve notice within 90 days of last furnishing to protect their position under the bond. The controlling statute is K.S.A. 60-1111.
When must a mechanics lien be recorded in Kansas?
Sub-tier claimants generally have 3 months from last furnishing, direct-to-owner contractors have 4 months, and commercial projects can extend to 5 months by filing a Notice of Extension.
Is preliminary notice required in Kansas?
No, Kansas does not require preliminary notice on private commercial projects.
Unpaid on a Kansas project?
Send us the contract, the last invoice, and your furnishing dates. We will tell you what Kansas deadlines are still open and what it takes to protect the money. The first call is free.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Fred Shestopal is licensed in Illinois (with nationwide network of licensed local counsel).