You’re not alone — many contractors and suppliers have never needed to think about preliminary notices until a payment issue arises. In Arizona (and most states), preliminary notices are the critical first step to preserving your right to file a mechanic’s lien or bond claim.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Arizona law requires a Preliminary 20-Day Notice (for most claimants) within 20 days of first furnishing labor, materials, equipment, or services.
• Miss this window or get the details wrong, and you can permanently lose your lien rights — even if the customer owes you tens or hundreds of thousands.
• Questions like “What is a Mechanic’s Lien?”, “Who can file one?”, “Do I need a pre-notice for bond claims?”, or “What are the filing fees?” are common for first-timers.

How RCS helps beginners:

We become your behind-the-scenes partner. We handle the research, verification, preparation, and servicing of every notice so you don’t have to learn the law on the fly. You simply provide your project details, and we double-check everything (owner names, addresses, trust deeds, etc.) before anything is filed. Corrections are communicated directly to you — no guesswork, no costly mistakes. We’ve got you covered!

You’ve done the work or delivered the materials, but the money isn’t coming. Cash flow is tight, payroll is looming, and you need protection now. We can help immediately.

RCS specializes in jumping on urgent situations:

• Preparing and serving Preliminary Notices (even if the 20-day window is closing)
• Filing Mechanics’ Liens or Construction Liens
• Pursuing Bond Claims
• Full servicing through releases or enforcement

At the same time, we don’t just put out the fire — we help you build a repeatable process so this doesn’t happen on future projects. We’ll walk you through setting up ongoing notice tracking for all your jobs, turning one-time emergency help into long-term payment protection.

Result: Maximum recovery on the current job + peace of mind on every job after it.

You’re already familiar with preliminary notices, liens, and bond claims. You simply want a reliable, boutique partner who delivers fast, accurate work without the hassle. Here’s how to get started right now:

• Log in to your RCS account (or create one if you’re new).
• Submit your project details using our secure online request forms.
• We immediately research and verify every detail.
• You get clear updates and flawless documents — on time, every time.