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Deadline Calculator
Calculate your Illinois Mechanic Lien Deadlines Now
Estimate key deadlines based on your last date of work or delivery. Enter your project details below and take action before time runs out.
This tool provides general estimates only. Illinois deadlines vary based on project facts and documentation. Do not rely on these estimates without our office opening a file. Use of this calculator does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Definitions
Project Type
Residential — Owner Occupied—Single-family home, condo, or townhouse where the owner lives (or will live) in the property.
Residential — Not Owner Occupied—Residential property used as a rental, investment, or currently vacant.
Commercial—Office, retail, industrial, or large multi-unit building on private land.
Public—Government-funded or public-entity project (schools, roads, municipal buildings).
Your Role
General Contractor—Contracted directly with the property owner.
Sub / Supplier—Contracted with the GC or another sub.
Last Date of Work
Date—The last calendar date you (or your company) performed work or delivered materials to the project. Punchlist and warranty work do not count as last date of work.