California · Cal. Civ. Code §8200
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20 days from first furnishing

Preliminary notice within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials. Late notice (§8204) keeps rights only for the 20 days before service. Mechanics lien generally 90 days after completion (§8412); a notice of completion can cut that to 30 (§8414).
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