Section 8412.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 8412.
in effectA direct contractor may not enforce a lien unless the contractor records a claim of lien after the contractor completes the direct contract, and before the earlier of the following times:
(a)
Ninety days after completion of the work of improvement.
(b)
Sixty 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