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A Notice of Commencement is information⁹, which, when filed in the State Construction Registry, limits lien and bond rights to: the original contractor; and only subcontractors or suppliers who file a Preliminary Notice¹⁰.

_{9   UTAH CODE ANN. § 38-1-31}

_{10   UTAH CODE ANN. § 38-1-32(1)(c)}

The municipality authorizing the building permit, original contractor, or the owner¹¹.

_{11   UTAH CODE ANN. § 38-1-31(1)(c)}

1. The name, address, and phone number of the original contractor and surety, if any
2. The name & address of the owner
3. The address of the project, if any, or a general description of the location
4. The general description of the project
5. Whether a bond has been posted
6. The parcel number if the project is subject to mechanics liens
7. A legal description of the property if the project is subject to mechanics liens¹²

_{12   UTAH CODE ANN. § 38-1-31(2)}

The Notice of Commencement is due within the latter of 15 days from commencement of onsite construction:

Figure 4 Notice of Commencement Deadline, permit issued before construction begins

Here onsite construction begins on September 13, which is twelve days after the permit was issued. Since construction started after the permit was issued, the Notice of Commencement is due within 15 days after commencement of construction, which is September 28

or within fifteen days after issuance of the permit¹³.

Figure 5 Notice of Commencement Deadline, permit issued after construction begins

In this example the permit is issued after construction begins, so the Notice of Commencement is due within fifteen days after the July 8, which is July 23.

_{13   UTAH CODE ANN. § 38-1-31(1)(b)}

All subcontractors and suppliers retain lien rights without the need to first file a Preliminary Notice¹⁴.

_{14   UTAH CODE ANN. § 38-1-31(3)}