Section 8414.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 8414.
in effectA claimant other than a direct contractor may not enforce a lien unless the claimant records a claim of lien within the following times:
(a)
After the claimant ceases to provide work.
(b)
Before the earlier of the following times:
(1)
Ninety days after completion of the work of improvement.
(2)
Thirty days after the owner records a notice of completion or cessation.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026