FAQ
Questions, answered straight.
Is LienAlert a law firm or legal advice?＋
No. LienAlert is a deadline-tracking and documentation tool. It performs mechanical date calculations from the facts you enter and provides general information and blank templates you complete yourself. It does not give legal advice and does not prepare or file documents for you. Always confirm your deadlines with a licensed attorney in your state.
How are the deadlines calculated?＋
By a deterministic, unit-tested rules engine, not by an AI model. Each state's rules are encoded as data from that state's public lien statutes, and for every deadline we can show you exactly how it was derived and which statute it comes from. The dates are general information; we always recommend confirming them with a licensed attorney in your state, and especially before you rely on them in a dispute.
Which states do you support?＋
We cover all 50 states and DC. Texas, Florida, and California have the most detailed rules, and every other state has its headline deadlines. Pick yours on the states page or right in the calculator.
What does it cost?＋
Plans start at $49/month, with an annual plan at $490/year (two months free) and a low-cost seasonal plan to keep your data active between jobs. There's also a one-time option for a single urgent job. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, see pricing.
Do I have to enter a credit card to try it?＋
No. You can sign up and add a job during your free trial without a card.
How will you remind me?＋
Escalating email reminders at 30, 14, 3, and 0 days before each deadline. Text-message reminders are rolling out state by state as our messaging registration is approved; you can opt in from settings once it's available in your area.
What happens to my data if I stop using it?＋
Your job history and documents stay in your account. Our seasonal plan exists specifically so you can pause active tracking in a slow stretch without losing anything. You can export or delete your data at any time.
Can you guarantee I won't miss a deadline?＋
No tool can guarantee that, and we won't pretend otherwise. LienAlert dramatically reduces the risk by computing and reminding, but the dates depend on the accuracy of what you enter, and lien law is complex and fact-specific. Treat LienAlert as a safety net, and confirm important deadlines with your attorney.
LienAlert is a deadline-tracking and documentation tool, not a law firm. It does not provide legal advice and does not prepare legal documents for you. The information and dates it shows are general and based on the facts you enter, they are not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney in your state. Always confirm your deadlines with a qualified attorney before relying on them.