Property Ownership
The Virginia mechanic's lien protects contractors and suppliers who provide labor or materials to improve real property. To be valid, a mechanic's lien must be:
AFiled with VREB
BRecorded in the circuit court clerk's office within the statutory period after work is completed✓ Correct
CApproved by the property owner
DNotarized by a circuit court judge
Explanation
Virginia mechanic's liens must be recorded in the circuit court clerk's office within 90 days after the last day labor or materials were furnished. Failure to timely record extinguishes the lien.
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