770 ILCS 100/2
Any owner of a stallion or jack desiring to secure the benefits of this Act shall, within 24 months after any mare or jennet has been served by his stallion or jack, file with the recorder of deeds in the county in which such mare or jennet is, a claim for lien in writing and under oath, setting forth therein his intention to claim a lien upon such mare or jennet or progeny thereof, or both, for the service fee of his stallion or jack.
Such claim for lien shall state the name and residence of the person claiming the lien, the name of the owner or reputed owner of the mare or jennet or progeny thereof, or both, sought to be charged with the lien, and a description of such animal or animals sufficient for identification upon which the lien is claimed, and the amount due the claimant for the service fee of his stallion or jack.
The claim for lien filed with the recorder shall expire and become void and of no effect if an action is not brought to foreclose the same within 30 months after the date of such service by such stallion or jack.
770 ILCS 100/2