Preliminary Lien Notices

Protect your right to be paid from day one with properly prepared and served preliminary notices.
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Mechanic’s Lien Recording

File your lien claim quickly and correctly with expert preparation and recording.
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Mechanic’s Lien Release Recording

Record your mechanics lien release to officially clear the lien from the property record.
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Payment Bond Claim

Preserve your payment rights on bonded projects with timely, accurate payment bond claims.
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Miller Act

Protect your payment rights on federal projects with compliant Miller Act notices and claims.
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Lien Waivers

Issue conditional or unconditional releases accurately and efficiently once payment is received. A complimentary service included in our preliminary notice services.
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Important Washington Deadlines

New single family residence: within 10 days of first delivery

Other private: within 60 days of first delivery

Private Works

90 days from last labor/materials

Public Works

Bond Claim: within 30 days after job acceptance.

Federal Projects

Within 90 days of the last labor or materials.

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Washington requirements can be detailed and time-sensitive. CNS helps you navigate them with speed, accuracy, and dependable support from start to finish.
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Here’s What Happens When You Trust CNS With Your Notice or Lien

From the moment you submit your request to the day it’s mailed, our team follows a structured, carefully reviewed process designed to protect your payment rights.

Submit Your Request

Order your notice or lien request directly through our website. Provide as much project information as possible — and we’ll take it from there.

Thorough Project Research

Every request is carefully researched by our team. We confirm the job address, property owner, direct contractor, and research is documented for future reference.

Dedicated Customer Support

If you need assistance at any time, your assigned customer service representative is available by phone or email to help.

Mailing & Recording

After completing the required research, we print and mail the notice in strict accordance with state requirements to the property owner, direct contractor, and lender. Lien documents are electronically recorded with the proper county recorder's office.

Mail Verification & Record Retention

CNS receives daily USPS mailing confirmations and preserves all related documentation and mailing data in secure archives for future use.

Same-Day Confirmation

The day your notice or lien is mailed, you receive a fully verified copy by email, including USPS tracking information — giving you immediate confirmation and peace of mind.

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