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Involuntary Liens
Below is a list of involuntary liens affecting real property in Oregon. It summarizes statutory provisions for the duration of the various involuntary liens. For most liens other than judgment liens, the lien continues beyond the stated period if, before expiration, the lien claimant begins a lien foreclosure. The statues may allow extensions under certain circumstances.
Lien Description | Duration | Authority |
Standard Judgment | 10 years from entry; renewable up to 10 more years | ORS 18.180 ORS 18.182 |
Money Judgment in Criminal Action | 50 years from entry | ORS 18.180 |
Child Support Judgment, including child support or order registered from another state | 35 years after the entry of the judgment that first establishes the support obligation (for judgments entered after Jan 1, 1994) Prior to Jan 1, 1994, 10 years and renewable for up to 10 years. | ORS 18.180 ORS 18.192 |
Child Support Order obtained by Support Enforcement Division | 10 years from entry, renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 416.440 ORS 18.180 |
Spousal Support judgment, including spousal support judgment or order registered from another state | 25 years from entry in Oregon, if entered on or after January 1, 2004 and renewable thereafter for 10-year increments; 10 years from entry in Oregon, if entered before January 1, 2004 and renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 24.115 |
Property division judgment if payment not due for 10 or more years from entry | Term ends 10 years after due date; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 18.180 |
Transcribed Small Claims Judgment | 10 years from entry; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 46.488 |
Justice Court Judgment transcribed to circuit court in same county or certified copy or lien record abstract of justice court judgment recorded in same county | 10 years from entry in originating justice court; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 52.635 |
Certified copy or lien record abstract of municipal court judgment recorded in the same county | 10 years from entry in original municipal court; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 18.194 |
Out of State judgment registered in Oregon (other than registered child support or spousal support judgments) | 10 years from entry in Oregon; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 24.115 |
Recorded Abstract or Certified copy of justice court judgment or municipal court judgment entered in another county | 10 years from entry in Oregon; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 18.152 |
Recorded out-of-state child or spousal support judgment | Expires when judgment in state of entry expires; may be extended by recording in Oregon after extension or renewal in state of entry | ORS 18.158 |
Recorded notice of fine by the United States under Federal Criminal Code | Until the death of the person fined or later of 20 years from entry or 20 years after release from prison | 28 USC 3613(b) |
Recorded abstract of Judgment in favor of the United States or one of its agencies | 20 years from recording, can be renewal for additional 20 years | 28 USC 3201 |
Federal Environmental (CERCLA) Lien | Until satisfied or until United States action is time-barred under 42 USC 9613 | 42 USC 9607, 9613; |
Construction Lien | 120 days from recorded claim of lien | ORS 87.055 |
Mining labor and material lien; lien for preparing land for irrigation or cultivation; nurseryman's lien; Irrigation power lien | 6 months from recorded claim of lien | ORS 87.376 |
Attorney Lien | 1 Year from recorded claim of lien | ORS 87.460(2) |
Long-term Care Facility Lien | 180 days; longer under specified circumstances | ORS 87.537 |
Federal Tax Lien | 10 years from assessment date | ORS 87.826(5) |
Lien for Contributions to Employee Benefit Plan | 6 months from recording | ORS 87.865(3) |
Planned Community (Homeowners Association) Assessment Lien | 6 Years from the date the assessment is due | ORS 94.709(4) |
Condominium Unit Owner's Association Dues | 6 Years from the date the assessment is due | ORS 100.450 |
Lien for Possible Felony fine, costs and disbursements | Liens arises at commission of attempt to commit felony; duration not specified | ORS 137.270 |
Lien (Restraint Warrant) for Unpaid Costs of Care rendered by State Institution (Dept of Corrections, Dept of Human Services or Oregon Health Authority | 10 years from recording; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 179.655 |
Lien for Unpaid Civil Penalty imposed by State Agency | 10 years from recording; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 205.125 |
County Tax Warrant | 10 years from recording; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 311.625 |
State Lien for Tax-Deferred Property | Not Specified | ORS 311.673 |
State Lien for Unpaid Income Tax | Arises on Assessment; continues until satisfied | ORS 314.417 |
State Tax Warrant | 10 years from recording; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 314.430 |
Civil Penalty imposed by Housing and Community Services Department | 10 years from recording; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 317.991 |
Hazardous Materials Compliance and Clean-Up Lien | Not Specified | ORS 465.335 |
Underground Storage Tank Enforcement Lien | Not Specified | ORS 466.835 |
Illegal Drug Cleanup Lien | Not Specified | ORS 475.485 |
Notice of Intent to Forfeit Real Property | Expires 30 days from Recording; Absent further filings | ORS 475A.050 |
Mining Land-Reclamation Lien | Unspecified | ORS 517.865 |
Forest Resource Trust Lien | Until released, satisfied or foreclosed | ORS 517.860 |
Water User Lien | 6 months from recording | ORS 540.120 |
State Department of Agriculture Lien | Unspecified | ORS 561.450 |
State Wage-Claim Order | 10 years from recording; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 652.332 |
Lien for Unpaid Civil Penalty imposed under Occupational Safelty or Health Statute , rule, standard or order | 10 years from recording; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 654.086 |
Worker's Compensation Lien | Six Months from Recording for ORS 656.564 lien; 2 years from recording for ORS 656.566 lien; 10 years from recording for ORS 656.736, 656.745, 656750, and 656.254 | Six Months from Recording for ORS 656.564 lien; 2 years from recording for ORS 656.566 lien; 10 years from recording for ORS 656.736, 656.745, 656750, and 656.254 |
Lien for State Unemployment Benefits obtained by Fraud Lien | Not Specified | ORS 657.392 |
State Unemployment Tax Lien | 1 Year from recording for lien under ORS 657.525 or ORS 657.530; not specified for lien under ORS 657.540 | ORS 657.525 |
Construction Contractors Board Order | 10 years from recording; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 701.150 |
Lien for Unpaid Civil Penalty under Oregon Insurance Code | 10 years from recording; renewable for up to 10 years | ORS 731.988 |