How to File a Maine Mechanics Lien

Everything you need to know to protect your lien rights and get paid in Maine.

Maine's mechanics lien laws are relied upon by thousands of companies every day to protect the right to get paid. The Maine mechanics lien law, like all lien law, requires careful attention to detail. Any little mistake can invalidate the lien and put your receivables at risk. 

Do not be intimidated, however. Everything you'll need to file a lien in Maine is provided in this guidebook: 

• Special note on Maine's lien requirement by role 
• Information required to be included in a Maine mechanics lien
• How to file a Maine mechanics lien
• How to serve a Maine mechanics lien
• Free Maine mechanics lien forms

This guidebook will take you step-by-step through claiming a mechanics lien.