Palm Beach County Claim of Lien Form

Palm Beach County Claim of Lien Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Palm Beach County Claim of Lien Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Palm Beach County Completed Example of the Claim of Lien Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Florida and Palm Beach County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
County Clerk/Comptroller: Recording Dept - Main Courthouse
Address:
205 North Dixie Hwy, Rm 4.25 / PO Box 4177
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 / 33402-4177
Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm M-F
Phone: (561) 355-2991
North County Courthouse
Address:
3188 PGA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: Document drop-off only
South County Courthouse
Address:
200 W Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: Document drop-off only
West County Courthouse
Address:
2950 State Rd 15
Belle Glade, Florida 33430
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: Document drop-off only
Midwestern Community Service Center
Address:
200 Civic Center Way, Suite 500
Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: Document drop-off only
Recording Tips for Palm Beach County:
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
Cities and Jurisdictions in Palm Beach County
Properties in any of these areas use Palm Beach County forms:
- Belle Glade
- Boca Raton
- Boynton Beach
- Bryant
- Canal Point
- Delray Beach
- Jupiter
- Lake Harbor
- Lake Worth
- Loxahatchee
- North Palm Beach
- Pahokee
- Palm Beach
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Royal Palm Beach
- South Bay
- West Palm Beach
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Palm Beach County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Palm Beach County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Palm Beach County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Palm Beach County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Palm Beach County?
Recording fees in Palm Beach County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (561) 355-2991 for current fees.
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What is a Claim of Lien?
A claim of lien is a legal claim to property that operates as security against any amount of money or services owed to another person or entity. A claim of lien must be recorded in a public records office so that anyone else with a potential interest in the property has notice of the pending claim. Filing this form places a lien on the property, which restricts the owner's ability to use it as collateral for a loan, sell it, or otherwise transfer it. A lien can also be foreclosed by filing a lawsuit in order to force a sale and pay all lien claimants according to what they are owed and what order they are to be paid.
Filing and recording a claim of lien is an essential step in ensuring that you have priority of payment versus all other lien claimants with their own potential claims against the property. Unless you are providing labor only, prior to filing your claim of lien, you must first serve a notice on the owner setting forth the lienor's name and address, a description sufficient for identification of the real property, and the nature of the services or materials furnished or to be furnished. FLA. STAT. 713.06(2)(a).
You must file your claim on lien within 90 days from the last day you provided labor, services or materials to a construction or renovation project. It's usually good practice to record your claim of lien early. The earlier you record, the more likely you are in preventing the property owner from obtaining permanent financing or selling the property to a third party. Therefore, by recording early you can exert leverage on the owner to ensure greater chances of being paid.
The claim of lien may be prepared by the lienor or the lienor's employee or attorney and shall be signed and sworn to or affirmed by the lienor or the lienor's agent acquainted with the facts stated therein. FLA. STAT.
713.08(2). Be careful not to exaggerate your lien, because falsification of a lien will cause a forfeiture of your lien rights and is also a third degree felony in Florida. FLA.STAT. 713.31(3).
The claim of lien must be served on the owner by actual delivery or common carrier service such as registered/certified mail. If actual delivery or common carrier service are not feasible, service can be accomplished by posting the notice at the job site. FLA. STAT. 713/18(1). Failure to serve any claim of lien before recording or within 15 days after recording shall render the claim of lien voidable to the extent that the failure or delay is shown to have been prejudicial to any person entitled to rely on the service. FLA. STAT. 713.08(4)(c).
In Florida, all claim of lien forms must contain the following language in all upper-case:
WARNING! THIS LEGAL DOCUMENT REFLECTS THAT A CONSTRUCTION LIEN HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE REAL PROPERTY LISTED HEREIN. UNLESS THE OWNER OF SUCH PROPERTY TAKES ACTION TO SHORTEN THE TIME PERIOD, THIS LIEN MAY REMAIN VALID FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF RECORDING, AND SHALL EXPIRE AND BECOME NULL AND VOID THEREAFTER UNLESS LEGAL PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN COMMENCED TO FORECLOSE OR TO DISCHARGE THIS LIEN.
This claim of lien form must be signed and notarized before filing it with the Clerk of Court for the county where the project is located. In most counties, the claim of lien is filed with the Clerk of Courts, but some counties have a separate County Recorder department so it is important to verify the correct office for filing.
After the lien is recorded, you have one year to file your foreclosure suit on the lien. If the owner contests the lien in a judicial action, the time can be shortened to sixty (60) or twenty (20) days.
Each case is unique, and lien law is complicated, so contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations relating to Mechanic's Liens in Florida.
Important: Your property must be located in Palm Beach County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Claim of Lien meets all recording requirements specific to Palm Beach County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Palm Beach County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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