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California · Public Works · October 17, 2026

Missed a California Public Works Stop Notice? Your Payment Bond Claim May Still Be Alive

Missed a California public works stop payment notice? A payment bond lawsuit has its own, longer deadline. Learn how preliminary notices, notices of completion and bond claims interact.

Looking for state deadlines? See the free California mechanics lien deadlines page or every state.

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