# RCW 60.04.061: RCW 60.04.061: Priority of lien

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S061

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 60.04.061
- **Heading:** RCW 60.04.061: Priority of lien
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 60 / Chapter 04 / Section 061

## Text

The claim of lien created by this chapter upon any lot or parcel of land shall be prior to any lien, mortgage, deed of trust, or other encumbrance which attached to the land after or was unrecorded at the time of commencement of labor or professional services or first delivery of materials or equipment by the lien claimant.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 60.04.011 RCW 60.04.011: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S011.md)
- [RCW 60.04.031 RCW 60.04.031: Notices—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S031.md)
- [RCW 60.04.035 RCW 60.04.035: Acts of coercion—Application of chapter 19.86 RCW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S035.md)
- [RCW 60.04.041 RCW 60.04.041: Contractor registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S041.md)
- [RCW 60.04.051 RCW 60.04.051: Property subject to lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S051.md)
- [RCW 60.04.061 RCW 60.04.061: Priority of lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S061.md)
- [RCW 60.04.071 RCW 60.04.071: Release of lien rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S071.md)
- [RCW 60.04.081 RCW 60.04.081: Frivolous claim—Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S081.md)
- [RCW 60.04.091 RCW 60.04.091: Recording—Time—Contents of lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S091.md)
- [RCW 60.04.101 RCW 60.04.101: Separate residential units—Time for filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S101.md)
- [RCW 60.04.111 RCW 60.04.111: Recording—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S111.md)
- [RCW 60.04.121 RCW 60.04.121: Lien—Assignment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S121.md)
- [RCW 60.04.131 RCW 60.04.131: Claims—Designation of amount due.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S131.md)
- [RCW 60.04.141 RCW 60.04.141: Lien—Duration—Procedural limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T60_C04_S141.md)

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