Georgia

Who Can Claim: Contractors under direct contract with owner. Subcontractors, including subcontractors not directly contracted to the prime contractor, mechanics, materialmen and laborers. Registered architects, land surveyors and professional engineers.  Machinists, manufacturers of machinery and lessors of machinery, if the machinery is attached as a fixture to the property.  The furnisher of rental equipment who does not perform any labor on the project.

Required Notice and Timing: Any person providing labor, services or materials for a construction project who does not have a contract with the prime contractor must give Notice to Contractor within 30 days after the first delivery of labor, services or materials to the project.

Lien Filing: A person must file a Claim of Lien in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court in the county in which the property is located within 90 days after either you have completed your work or the last date you furnished materials. Within 2 business days of filing the Claim of Lien, the lien claimant must send the Claim of Lien by registered or certified mail to the owner or contractor.

Lawsuit Filing: The lien claimant must file a lawsuit, arbitration, or proof of claim in bankruptcy court within 365 days of the date Claim of Lien was filed. Within 30 days after filing said action, the lien claimant must file a Notice of Action with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county where the lien was filed.

Public/Federal Work: There is no notice requirement for persons with a direct contract with the bonded contractor. Claimants not under direct contract with the contractor must give the contractor written notice of claim within 90 days after labor or materials were furnished. Similarly to a private works, if there is no direct contract a Notice to Contractor must be given within 30 days after the first delivery of labor, services or materials to the project as well

Lawsuit Filing: Lawsuit must be filed no sooner than 90 days from last date upon which labor or materials were furnished, and no later than one year after completion of the contract.