Illinois Oil & Gas Lien

Statute

Step 1: Lien
    • Contracting with the Owner: File lien within 4 months of last furnishing materials or services under a single contact.
    • Not contracting with the Owner: File lien within 3 months of last furnishing materials or services under a single contact.
      • No lien will be effective for labor performed or materials or services furnished more than 2 years prior to the filing of the statement of lien in the Recorder's Office. Serve copy on the owner, notify purchasers.

Step 2: Enforcement
  • File suit within 1 year of filing lien statement.