South Dakota
PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Not compulsory, but claimant may serve at any time, a sworn account and notice upon an owner. S.D.C.L. § 44-9-10.
CONTENTS OF PRELIMINARY NOTICE
Items/work performed, amounts claimed, and dates furnished. S.D.C.L. § 44-9-10.
WHEN COMPLETION OCCURS
At the last contribution of work or last item of skill, service, material, or machinery. S.D.C.L. § 44-9-15.
TIME LIMIT FOR RECORDING MECHANICS LIEN
120 days after completion. S.D.C.L. § 44-9-15.
TIME LIMIT FOR ENFORCING MECHANICS LIEN
6 year statute to enforce lien from the date of completion; or if owner demands suit upon lien, claimant must sue within 30 days of service or lien is forfeited. S.D.C.L. §§ 44-9-24 and 26.
FORECLOSURE OR DISMISSAL BY COURT
Not applicable.