Notice of completion (NOC)
A document issued by the project owner indicating that all construction work is completed, triggering the end of the contractor's lien period.
A Notice of Completion is a formal declaration that a construction project is finished, triggering final payments, warranty periods, and the release of retainage, and protecting against lien claims.
Used in a sentence
The Notice of Completion was filed with the county to officially mark the project as complete.
Synonyms/variation
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