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⚠ Delaware liens are court actions — file with the Prothonotary of the Superior Court within 180 days.
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Where Delaware contractors lose their lien rights
✕ Wrong filing office
Delaware uses the Prothonotary of the Superior Court — not the standard county recorder or clerk. Filing with the wrong office means your lien is void.
What Lienra handles automatically for Delaware
Check your Delaware case in 30 seconds
Describe what happened — Kayron will identify your deadline, notice requirements, and filing path for Delaware automatically.
Delaware Filing Requirements
How to File in Delaware with Lienra
Describe your case
Enter what happened — Kayron reads it and identifies your Delaware lien path automatically.
Your MECHANIC'S LIEN is generated
State-correct document for the Prothonotary of the Superior Court — includes the required notarization block.
File before the deadline
Deadline: 180 days after last furnishing. Lienra shows your exact deadline and what to do after filing.
Delaware Mechanics Lien — Common Questions
What is the mechanics lien deadline in Delaware?
In Delaware, the mechanics lien deadline is 180 days after last furnishing. Missing this deadline means permanently losing your right to file a lien.
Where do I file a mechanics lien in Delaware?
File your mechanics lien with the Prothonotary of the Superior Court — Court action — filed with Prothonotary, not a county recorder.
Do I need notarization for a mechanics lien in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware requires notarization — the lien must be signed before a notary public. An unnotarized lien may be void.
Is a preliminary notice required in Delaware?
No preliminary notice is required for direct contractors in Delaware.
What is the document called in Delaware?
In Delaware, the document is called a MECHANIC'S LIEN. Important: Delaware mechanics liens are court actions — filed with the Prothonotary of the Superior Court, not a county recorder. Enforcement via scire facias..
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