Manatee County Final Payment Affidavit Form

Manatee County Final Payment Affidavit Form
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Manatee County Final Payment Affidavit Guide
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Manatee County Completed Example of the Final Payment Affidavit
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Where to Record Your Documents
Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court
Bradenton, Florida 34205 / 34206
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (941) 749-1800
Recording Tips for Manatee County:
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Manatee County
Properties in any of these areas use Manatee County forms:
- Anna Maria
- Bradenton
- Bradenton Beach
- Cortez
- Ellenton
- Holmes Beach
- Longboat Key
- Myakka City
- Oneco
- Palmetto
- Parrish
- Sarasota
- Tallevast
- Terra Ceia
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Manatee County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Manatee 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 Manatee County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Manatee 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 Manatee 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 Manatee County?
Recording fees in Manatee County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (941) 749-1800 for current fees.
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Why do I need a contractor's final payment affidavit?
Florida law requires that the contractor's final payment affidavit be presented to the owner when it's time to make the final payment on the project. The affidavit is only required by contractors, so subcontractors and materialmen need not provide any individual documents. The affidavit sets forth the amount of final payment due and affirms that all lienors have been paid in full (except for those specifically listed in the document as remaining unpaid). The affidavit is used in order to prevent the owner from having to pay twice.
If you fail to serve the owner with the final payment affidavit, you forfeit any lien right or right of action against the owner for labor, services, or materials furnished under the direct contract. Note that erroneously including or omitting any information in the affidavit, even if the owner accepts it, does not defeat an otherwise valid lien. Regardless, accuracy matters because the statement is given under oath, and an incorrect affidavit may be used in court to discredit the contractor's claims.
The contractor must execute the affidavit and deliver it to the owner at least 5 days before instituting an action to enforce his or her lien even if the final payment is not due or because the contract is terminated for a reason other than completion. This is required regardless of whether the contractor has any lienors working under him or her.
Filing the affidavit is a necessary precondition in order to eventually secure a mechanics lien on the owner's property to encourage payment. As such, take care when completing the affidavit to ensure everything is accurate when the owner receives it. The owner has the right to rely on the contractor's affidavit in making the final payment for all lienors listed within it.
Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.
Important: Your property must be located in Manatee County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Final Payment Affidavit meets all recording requirements specific to Manatee County.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Manatee 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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