Ohio Private Time Frames


Step 1: Notice
  • Residential: No requirement for a project owner occupied, or to be occupied, single or double family dwelling or single unit of a condominium. All other residential projects where a Notice of Commencement was filed, serve the prime contractor and owner after furnishing and within 21 days of first furnishing. Request a copy of the Notice of Commencement in conjunction with serving a timely notice of furnishing. 
  • Commercial: Serve the prime contractor and owner after furnishing and within 21 days of first furnishing. NACM recommends requesting a copy of the Notice of Commencement in conjunction with serving a timely notice of furnishing. See Speed Bumps.

Step 2: lien
  • Commercial: File within 75 days of last furnishing.
  • Residential: File within 60 days of last furnishing. See Speed Bumps.
    • Serve lien on owner within 30 days of filing (commercial & residential).

Step 3: Foreclosure
  • Within 6 years from filing lien or 60 days of receipt of notice to commence suit.