Payment protection
Lien Eligibility Checker
Use a few job facts to see whether lien rights look likely, unlikely, or uncertain.
Inputs
This tool is a practical screen, not legal advice. It does not apply state statutes or notice rules. Use it to decide whether you need to act now.
A simple rule: unpaid work plus a recent last-work date is stronger than unpaid work on an old job with weak records.
Output
Generic screening result for Utah. Confirm actual notice and filing rules before relying on it.
Likely eligibility
Yes
The facts entered point toward likely lien eligibility.
Why this result
- There is an unpaid balance or short payment.
- The work appears recent enough that rights may still be open.
- A written contract usually makes the claim record stronger.
- Subcontractor rights often depend on notice and tier-specific rules.
Next step guidance
- Pull the contract, unpaid invoices, and last work documentation now.
- Confirm any notice requirement in your state before waiting longer.
- Prepare a clear demand and preserve filing deadlines.
State law, notice requirements, licensing status, and project type can change the answer. Use this checker to flag urgency, not to replace legal review.
How to use this result
A "Yes" result means the job facts look directionally consistent with a lien claim. A "Depends" result means notice, documentation, or timing may control the outcome. A "No" result usually means there is no current unpaid claim to protect or the job may already be too old.
Example scenario
A subcontractor in Utah finishes framing work, is still unpaid after 30 days, has a written subcontract, and last worked 21 days ago. This checker will usually return "Yes" because the claim is unpaid, recent, and backed by written scope. The next decision is not whether to wait longer. It is whether any notice or filing step needs to start now.