Iowa Administrative Code - 02/18/2026

Secretary of State [721] | Agency Listing
Chapter 45 MECHANICS’ NOTICE AND LIEN REGISTRY | Chapter Listing (Official Version - PDF format)
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721.45.1 General provisions.
721.45.2 Creation of mechanics’ notice and lien registry.
721.45.3 Administrator identification.
721.45.4 Posting of notice of commencement of work; renewal of notice; inactive notice.
721.45.5 Posting of preliminary notice; renewal of notice; inactive notice.
721.45.6 Posting of mechanics’ lien.
721.45.7 Forfeiture and cancellation of mechanics’ liens.
721.45.8 Discharge of mechanic’s lien by submission of a bond.
721.45.9 Action against general contractor or owner-builder to recover amount due.
721.45.10 Delay by administrator.
721.45.11 Nondisclosure of MNLR information.
721.45.12 Obligation to update information.
721.45.13 Fees and services.
721.45.14 Grounds for refusal of a posting or submission.
721.45.15 Posting of a filing office statement, correction statement, or withdrawal statement.
721.45.16 Assignment of date and time stamp and MNLR number.
721.45.17 Penalties.
721.45.18 Preservation and access by the public.