Western States Lien Co.

Protecting Your Right to Get Paid

With over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, Western States Lien Company partners with Bluff & Associates to provide contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers with reliable lien and bond services. Our mission is simple: give you the tools and support you need to secure payment for your work.

Services We Provide

Preserve your lien rights by notifying property owners and lenders early.
- Required in many states within 20 days of first supplying labor or materials.
Secure payment by filing a legal claim against the property.
- Applies to both single projects and multi-lot or complex developments.
Prevent funds from being released until payment disputes are resolved.
- Directs owners or lenders to hold money until subcontractors or suppliers are paid.
Protect your payment rights on public projects where liens aren’t allowed.
- Filed against a contractor’s payment bond to guarantee compensation.
Extend or enforce lien rights when payment is overdue.
- Mandatory in some states as a follow-up notice to maintain protections.
Demand timely payment under state prompt pay laws.
- Often resolves disputes before liens or lawsuits become necessary.
Confirm payment received and release lien rights for that portion of work.
- Used at progress stages or upon project completion.
Hold contractors accountable for nonpayment through formal complaints.
- Filed with state contractor boards to enforce payment obligations.

Rush services available. Filing timelines vary by state — submit requests within 5 days of starting work for full protection.

Why Choose
Western States Lien Co?

Attorney-Backed Expertise

Every form and notice is reviewed by a licensed construction attorney with decades of experience.

Client Portal Access

Submit, track, and download affidavits, notices, liens, and records through our secure online system.

Nationwide Reach

We prepare and file liens, bond claims, and notices in more than 20 states across the western and central U.S.

Volume Discounts

Save up to 10% when you use our services frequently each month.

Full Service

From 20-Day Preliminary Notices to complex multi-lot liens and Miller Act Bond claims, we handle every stage of the process.

Proven Reliability

Known for precision, honesty, and customer service, we’ve built long-term relationships across the construction industry.

FAQs About Liens

- A mechanic’s lien is a legal tool that gives contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals the right to secure payment for labor or materials provided to a project.
- Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals may be eligible to file a lien if they haven’t been paid for their work or materials.
- Liens protect your financial rights by giving you a legal claim to payment. Without one, recovering unpaid invoices can be much more difficult.
- Deadlines vary by state. In many cases, a preliminary notice must be served within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials. Filing on time is critical to preserve your rights.
- We currently operate in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. New states are added frequently as our database expands.
- Liens are built for contractors and credit managers. We understand the pressures of construction billing and collections — our services protect your rights, speed up payments, and reduce financial risk so you can focus on building, not chasing invoices.
- Yes. We prepare and file stop notices, bond claims, and Miller Act claims in addition to mechanic’s liens.
Simply contact us with your project details. We’ll prepare, review, and file the necessary notices or liens to protect your payment rights.

Service Pricing

New Customer Set-Up

Preliminary Notices (start at)

Mechanic’s Liens (start at)

Stop Notices

90-Day Notice/Bond Claim

Prompt Pay Demand Letters

$25

$26.50

$275

$100

$125

Additional services, amendments, or rush requests may include extra fees. Discounts available for high-volume clients.

Setup & Notices

New Customer Set-Up (one-time fee)

Preliminary Notices - Original (start at)